Joshua Abraham Norton

GPTKB entity

Statements (74)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Norton_I
gptkbp:advocates_for the abolition of the United States Congress
the construction of a bridge between San Francisco and Oakland
gptkbp:appointed_by decrees
gptkbp:artistic_influence depicted in various artistic works
gptkbp:associated_with Norton Street in San Francisco
Norton I Bridge (fictional)
Norton I coinage
Norton I's attire
Norton I's eccentric behavior
Norton I's followers
Norton I's funeral
Norton I's legacy in popular culture
Norton I's proclamations
Norton I's proclamations about the United States
Norton I's proclamations about the monarchy
Norton I's proclamations about the railroads
Norton I's proclamations about the world
Norton I's public appearances
Norton Park in San Francisco
gptkbp:birth_date February 4, 1818
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:born February 4, 1818
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Colma,_California
gptkbp:city beloved by San Francisco residents
gptkbp:community_engagement advocated for the construction of a bridge between San Francisco and Oakland
gptkbp:community_role considered a social outcast
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
inspired the term ' Norton' for eccentric leaders
gptkbp:cultural_representation celebrated in local festivals
gptkbp:death_date January 8, 1880
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:Norton_I,_Emperor_of_the_United_States_and_Protector_of_Mexico
gptkbp:died January 8, 1880
gptkbp:famous_for decrees and proclamations
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico."
gptkbp:followers Norton I's supporters
gptkbp:historical_context lived during the Gold Rush era
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of eccentricity and tolerance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joshua Abraham Norton
gptkbp:influence local politics
San Francisco culture
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:musical
gptkb:films
gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:artwork
Norton I's own newspaper
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Norton Street in San Francisco
Norton I Day
gptkbp:is_recognized_by by the citizens of San Francisco
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:self-proclaimed_Emperor_of_the_United_States
self-proclaimed Emperor
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:philosopher
recognized as a cultural icon in San Francisco
remains a figure of interest in American history
gptkbp:local_government often interacted with the public
gptkbp:media featured in local newspapers
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Emperor_Norton
gptkbp:notable_appearance attended public events in military uniform
gptkbp:notable_event declared the dissolution of the United States
proclaimed himself Emperor in 1859
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Businessman
gptkbp:partnership owned a failed business before declaring himself Emperor
gptkbp:portrayed_by various media
films and documentaries
gptkbp:publishes issued his own currency
gptkbp:reign_end 1859
1880
gptkbp:residence gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
gptkbp:symbolism represents the spirit of San Francisco
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_Norton_I