About Doryssus
Lived 899 BC – 801 BC (aged 97–98). Doryssus was a sovereign.
Doryssus or Dorissus or Doriagus was a king of ancient Sparta, who reigned for 29 years. Pausanias identified him as the son of Labotas or Leobotes and the father of Agesilaus I. He was killed in battle between the Spartans and the Argives.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doryssus?
King of Sparta
When was Doryssus born?
Doryssus was born in 899 BC in Sparta.
When did Doryssus die?
Doryssus died in 801 BC.
What was Doryssus's occupation?
Doryssus was a sovereign.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doryssus. https://biography.guide/doryssus/
MLA: "Doryssus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doryssus/.
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