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Chief Seattle often helped the white settlers in the area. Thankful settlers named their town Seattle after him.

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Who was Seattle named for?

Seattle was named for Chief Sealth (Seattle) He was the chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes and lived form 1786-1866. He signed the Treaty of Port Elliott in 1855, guaranteeing a reservation for his people in what became the state of Washington.


Where did the name Seattle come from?

It is named after Sealth, a Chief of the Duwamish and Suquamish Indians.


Contrary to what the Seahawks fans might tell you The city of seattle was named long before the football team who was it named after?

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Who was Seattle Washington named after?

Yes but Seattle is not the way you say his name his name it is actual pronounced sea-elthWhen I was in grade school (I was born in 1952), a Seattle historian told us there was no proper English way to pronounce or spell many of the native words. Sealth is a slicked down version of the native word which could best be written "Sea UHH ul". The way he said it was very guttural and throaty... almost 3 separate sounds.


What was the name of Chief Seattle's daughter?

Chief Seattle's daughter was named Angeline. She played a significant role in preserving her father's legacy and the history of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes. Angeline's life and experiences provide insight into the impact of colonization on Native American families.


What is the origin of the word Seattle?

Seattle was the name of a native American leader of the Dumwanish who welcomed white settlers to the Pacific Northwest


Who is the current police chief for Seattle?

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How did Seattle get its name?

from the Suiattle native American tribe, specifically for Chief Seattle, who as a young warrior was known for his courage


Where did chief seattle live in Washington?

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