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His Lordship, the '''Count of Canisteo''', '''Griffith Frank''', is a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]]. He served as vocal coach and singing instructor to [[Grand Duke Travis]] for two years. In 2014, when Griffith adapted ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' into a stage musical, he cast the Grand Duke in the title role. He was made Count of the [[Canisteo Peninsula]] in July 2014 in recognition of his services to the Crown.
'''[[Emperor Norton]]''' was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 declared himself "Emperor of these United States" in September 1859, a role he played for the rest of his life.  


Starting at age 11, Griffith performed bone-chilling sets, and began winning competitions and scholarships, such as the Los Angeles Spotlight Awards, Kiwanis and Rotary Club Competitions, and the NFAA Awards. These opportunities lead Griffith to sign as a solo artist to A&M records and begin his professional career, taking him to Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia, Royce Hall, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Griffith was featured artist on the Golden Globe-nominated soundtrack of Rob Marshall's film ''Nine'', singing ''Unusual Way''.
Norton had no formal political power, but was treated deferentially in San Francisco and elsewhere in California, and currency issued in his name was honored in some of the establishments he frequented. Some considered Norton to be insane or eccentric, but residents of San Francisco and the city's larger Northern California orbit enjoyed his imperial presence and took note of his frequent newspaper proclamations. Norton received free ferry and train passage and a variety of favors, such as help with rent and free meals, from well-placed friends and sympathizers. Some of the city's merchants capitalized on his notoriety by selling souvenirs bearing his image.  


On 31 August 2017, Griffith was awarded his first Platinum Record by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his work as a writer and producer on singer JoJo Siwa's album "Boomerang." '''([[Count of Canisteo|Full Article...]])'''
He is often considered the founding father of [[micronation|micronationalism]].
 
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Latest revision as of 05:06, 11 July 2026

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Emperor Norton was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 declared himself "Emperor of these United States" in September 1859, a role he played for the rest of his life.

Norton had no formal political power, but was treated deferentially in San Francisco and elsewhere in California, and currency issued in his name was honored in some of the establishments he frequented. Some considered Norton to be insane or eccentric, but residents of San Francisco and the city's larger Northern California orbit enjoyed his imperial presence and took note of his frequent newspaper proclamations. Norton received free ferry and train passage and a variety of favors, such as help with rent and free meals, from well-placed friends and sympathizers. Some of the city's merchants capitalized on his notoriety by selling souvenirs bearing his image.

He is often considered the founding father of micronationalism.

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