Doryssus
King of Sparta from c. 840 to c. 820 BC
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Doryssus or Dorissus or Doriagus[1] (Greek: Δόρυσσος) was a king of ancient Sparta,[2] who reigned for 29 years.[3] 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.[4]
| Doryssus | |
|---|---|
| King of Sparta | |
| Reign | 29 years |
| Predecessor | Labotas |
| Successor | Agesilaus I |
