Episode 60 : Emperor Norton I of the USA

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In the middle of the last century, during the Californian gold rush, Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor of the USA and Protector of Mexico. He then proceeded to rule his land.  Based in San Francisco, Emperor Norton I was  a larger than life character, with a chequered history behind him. 

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