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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".
- January 8, 1880 (aged 61), San Francisco, California
- United Kingdom, United States
- Joshua Abraham Norton, February 4, 1818, Deptford, Kent, England
- Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, California
Learn about the life and achievements of Joshua Abraham Norton, the legendary emperor of the United States who ruled from 1849 to 1880. Explore his birth, business, wealth, and legacy, as well as the myths and controversies that surrounded him.
Jan 6, 2017 · Learn how a Gold Rush-era bon vivant became a cultural icon and a socialite in San Francisco, declaring himself the Emperor of the United States and printing his own money. Find out why he is still considered a SF legend and why he is still a tourist attraction.
- Joe Kukura
Feb 5, 2018 · Joshua Norton (1818-1880) declared himself "Norton I, Emperor of the United States" in 1859 and "Protector of Mexico" in 1861. He was a businessman, a public figure, and a celebrity in San Francisco, California. He issued decrees, issued currency, and died in poverty.
Mar 1, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Joshua Abraham Norton, better known as San Francisco's Emperor Norton. He was a Gold Rush businessman who declared himself Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico in 1859, after losing everything in the market crash. He was a controversial figure who inspired many stories and legends in San Francisco history.
- Ryan Levi
Jul 10, 2017 · In 1859, Joshua Abraham Norton declared himself Emperor of the United States. From his seat in San Francisco, the country’s new emperor released proclamations, pushed for political reform,...
Emperor Norton, a "bummer" in many eyes (a pejorative term for homeless or vagabond at the time), was adopted and turned into a wildly popular local character by the local press. It started with the Bulletin, where Norton I appeared one day late in 1859. He hand-delivered the first imperial declaration to George Fitch, the Bulletin' s editor.
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