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Emperor's death site

Chinatown

On January 8, 1880, Emperor Norton collapsed and died at the corner of California and DuPont (now Grant) Streets. His funeral was attended by more than 30,000 mourners. He is buried at Woodland Memorial Park in Colma.

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His Royal Majesty, Emperor Joshua Abraham Norton I of the United States Learn more about His Royal Majesty, Emperor Joshua Abraham Norton I of the United States
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