February 4, 1818
Precision: day · Rank: normal
- Source: Find a Grave
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Emperor Norton
San Francisco eccentric and self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States
Emperor Norton has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 17, 1811 in London, United Kingdom.
Born
January 17, 1811
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: January 8, 1880
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Professions
- pretender, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: January 17, 1811 (No external source identified) or February 4, 1818 (Find a Grave).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
More about Emperor Norton
- Birth name
- Joshua Abraham Norton
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Emperor Norton born?
Emperor Norton was born in London, United Kingdom.
What was Emperor Norton’s name at birth?
Emperor Norton’s recorded birth name is Joshua Abraham Norton.
When did Emperor Norton die?
Emperor Norton died on January 8, 1880.