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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Emperor_NortonEmperor Norton - Wikipedia

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   Emperor Norton. Joshua Abraham Norton (February 4, 1818 – January 8, 1880) was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 proclaimed himself "Norton I., Emperor of the United States", commonly known as Emperor Norton. In 1863, after Napoleon III invaded Mexico, he took the secondary title of "Protector of Mexico".

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   How old was Emperor Norton when he arrived in San Francisco?

   • This despite that Emperor Norton was flat broke and lived in the 1880s equivalent of an SRO. This is his story. Joshua Abraham Norton arrived in San Francisco in 1849 as a legitimately wealthy and powerful man (estimates on his age vary, but he was likely in his late 30s at the time).

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   Who was Emperor Norton?

   • "Emperor Norton I: The benevolent dictator beloved and honored by San Franciscans to this day". American History Illustrated. 10: 14–20. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2007. ^ "Arrest of the Emperor" Archived August 7, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, Daily Alta California, January 22, 1967.

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   Who is San Francisco's Emperor Norton?

   • Joshua Abraham Norton, better known as San Francisco's Emperor Norton. (Wikimedia Commons) If you’ve taken a walking tour of San Francisco, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Emperor Norton.

   America's Emperor, San Francisco's Treasure: Who Was Emperor Norton

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   What is Emperor Norton Place?

   • A proud day in the empire.” People gather to celebrate as a block of Commercial Street in the Financial District in San Francisco is dedicated as Emperor Norton Place to honor the 19th century San Francisco character on Sunday.

   Emperor Norton finally gets a street named after him in S.F

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4. sfist.com › 2017/01/06 › the_story_of_emperor_nortonThe Story Of Emperor Norton, SF's First Icon and Greatest ...

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   Jan 6, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of Joshua Norton, a wealthy shipping magnate who declared himself emperor of the US in 1859 and became a media sensation. Discover how his decrees, currency, and style influenced San Francisco culture and history.

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6. emperornortontrust.org › emperor › lifeEmperor Norton: Life & Legend | The Emperor Norton Trust

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   Learn about the mysterious and colorful life of Joshua Norton, who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States in 1859 and became a San Francisco icon. Explore the facts and myths of his birth, wealth, decline, and legacy.

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   Sep 16, 2019 · Learn about Joshua Norton, who declared himself the Emperor of the United States in 1859 and ruled with his proclamations and uniform for 20 years. Discover his background, his achievements, his challenges, and his legacy in San Francisco history.

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   Mar 1, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Joshua Norton, who declared himself Emperor of the United States in 1859 after losing his fortune in the Gold Rush. Find out how he became a beloved figure in San Francisco and beyond, and why he is still remembered today.

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10. www.thoughtco.com › biography-of-joshua-nortonBiography: Joshua Norton, Emperor of the United States

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    Feb 5, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Joshua Norton, who declared himself \"Emperor of the United States\" in 1859 and became a San Francisco icon. Find out how he lost his fortune, issued decrees, and was celebrated by the citizens of his city.

11. www.sfchronicle.com › bayarea › articleEmperor Norton finally gets a street named after him in S.F.

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    Sep 17, 2023 · Sunday was the 164th anniversary of the date that Norton, a Gold Rush-era street bum who may have been the original reinvented San Franciscan, declared himself “Norton I, Emperor of the...