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The founder of Phoenix although not initially called Phoenix, was Jack Swilling.
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Who is the founder of University of Phoenix?
Im sure the Founder is John Sperling.
Why do you think someone would name a city after a Phoenix?
The Phoenix was a mythical bird who, when killed would burn up (hot, hot, hot) then a new Phoenix would rise up from the ashes and fly away. If you have ever spent much time in Phoenix in the summer, you will readily understand why the founder named it after a hot, hot, bird.
Is Jack Swilling the founder of Arizona?
No, he was the founder of Phoenix. Charles Poston claimed for himself the title of father of Arizona, but a better choice might be the eponymous James Gadsden whose purchase of the area below the Gila River was essential to creation of Arizona.
What does Phoenix mean in greek mythology?
Many ancient cultures had the phoenix among their myths, but for some reason, only the Greek name stuck. The work "phoenix" is the Greek name of the color crimson. It's also the name of the legendary founder of the kingdom of Phoenicia. According to many accounts, the phoenix lived in Phoenicia near a well. Each morning it would bathe in the water and Helios would stop his journey for a short time to listen to the beautiful song of the bird.
What U.S. State Capital Ends with the letter X?
The only US capital to end in the letter X is Phoenix. It is the capital of the state of Arizona and the largest city in Arizona.
Springfield is to Illinois as is what to Arizona?
Springfield is to Illinois as Phoenix is to Arizona. (Springfield is the capital of Illinois and Phoenix is the capital of Arizona)
What is a founder in AQW?
he said what is a founder not who is a founder. A founder is a person who helped create the game
How many miles from Phoenix to The Phoenix Zoo?
The Phoenix Zoo is located about 9 miles east of downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
There is no founder of Hinduism.
Which is the right spelling phoenix or phoenix?
The spelling "phoenix" is correct (mythical bird) and Phoenix for the city in Arizona.
Why was phoenix built there?
Because its founder, Jack Swilling, saw good farming opportunities there; one of the reasons being that an old system of canals there, built by the Hohokam tribe could easily be revived and used for watering the fields.
Who is Shintos founder?
no founder
