All hail Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico!
Apparently, for more than two decades in the 1860s and 1870s the city of San Francisco humored the eccentricities — or insanity — of a man styling himself Emperor Norton. I as an American didn’t know that, but our Australian friend Aaron Andrews (DARKspawn) did.
January 9th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Ah, but who is the realm Emperor Norton? The person on the pedestal or the beggar behind him? Indeed, the saga of Emperor Norton is one of my favorite parts of California history. If only more people would teach about him.
January 9th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Cheers, Andrew! Been too long since I have graced your glorious pages with one of my creations. Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers again, all =)
January 9th, 2010 at 2:07 am
This is so worthy.
January 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Damn it all; I proclaimed myself dictator-for-life of the vacant lot beside my apartment and half of the Carl’s Jr. next to it, but I didn’t get a statue. What gives?
January 9th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Aye, Alex, but did you produce your own locally-accepted currency as well, and write editorials in the newspaper?