The Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico
Feeling a bit whimsical this morning, so I'd thought I'd do a history check.
Who here knows of the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico and a bit of his history (where he lived and suchlike)?
For those who DO know, how'd you hear of him and what do you think of the reign of the only Emperor of the United States?
I haven't the slightest Idea of what you are talking about. But you have my attention. I do love history.
Edit: Heh, I Wiki'ied it. What an amazing person.
Emperor Norton, wasn't it? He was that guy in San Francisco during the 1800's, and truly one of the legendary IRL roleplayers.
I recall reading about him during a random article search on Wikipedia.
Issued his own money, shops in San Francisco accepted it, apparently.
EMPEROR JOSHUA NORTON, EMPEROR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND PROTECTOR OF MEXICO
Damn right.
Northern Borders
27-03-2007, 02:19
I saw his article on wikipedia too. Pretty cool.
The crazy people of the past were way cooler than the ones nowadays. Even the classic napoleon crazy dude doesnt exist anymore :mad:
I saw his article on wikipedia too. Pretty cool.
The crazy people of the past were way cooler than the ones nowadays. Even the classic napoleon crazy dude doesnt exist anymore :mad:
Yup, kinda wish he'd come back. We could use Norton I again.
Infinite Revolution
27-03-2007, 02:27
i heard of him before. either in here or on a random wiki adventiure. actually i have a feeling i stumbled acrsoss his story while looking at discordianism but i can;'t actually remmebrer.
Sel Appa
27-03-2007, 02:36
Norton I think. He was an eccentric rich fellow who once tried to control the entire rice market in San Francisco.
Novus-America
27-03-2007, 03:43
Norton I think. He was an eccentric rich fellow who once tried to control the entire rice market in San Francisco.
Eccentric? An understatement. Rich? He died a pauper.
Ashmoria
27-03-2007, 03:47
oh so it wasnt official then.
pity that.
i am fascinated with the story of emperor maximillian. i often with i had named my son after him.
Redwulf25
27-03-2007, 03:53
Ah yes, blessed Saint Norton.
Pepe Dominguez
27-03-2007, 05:02
I prefer Saint Adolf II among leaders of imaginary kingdoms or states..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Wolfli
Amazing what 35 years of solitary confinement can do to a person's mind. :p
Cannot think of a name
27-03-2007, 05:22
The musical about him is playing here in SF, where Emperor Norton I reigned over his domain. One of these days I'm going to get some Norton money...
Bodies Without Organs
27-03-2007, 05:28
I think I first learnt about him from a Robert Anton Wilson novel. Can't remember which one.
Daistallia 2104
27-03-2007, 05:43
Good old Emperor Norton. :D
Gotta agree with you about the crazies, Northern Borders.