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Joshua Abraham Norton (c. 1819[2] – January 8, 1880), also known as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Norton I, was a celebrated citizen of San Francisco, California who proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States"[3] and later "Protector of...


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Joshua Abraham Norton (also known as Emperor Norton I ) ( c . 1819 – 8 January 1880 ) was an eccentric resident of San Francisco who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. Contents 1 Sourced 2 Unsourced 3 Quotes about Norton 4 External...


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California History
The emperor's cane.(Collections)(Joshua A. Norton)
03/22/2004: 371 words, approx. 1 pages
The eccentric and much-loved Emperor Norton lives on as his story is recounted frequently and with affection as an example of San Francisco's tolerance. Joshua A. Norton, born in London (in 1811, 1818, or 1879, depending on the source), arrived in San Francisco...
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America's Emperor.(personal narratives of Joshua Norton)
09/01/2007: 862 words, approx. 3 pages
It was Abraham Lincoln who said, "Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Few exemplified this more than a strange contemporary of Lincoln who was, in a way, a living embodiment of...
 


 

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