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The '''[[Ellsworth King of Arms]]''', the Honorable Michael Richards, is the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]] and a member of the [[Royal Council]]. He also heads the [[Westarctican College of Arms]]. On 20 May 2019, he was appointed Keeper of the Seal with the responsibility of holding the [[Crown_Jewels_of_Westarctica#Seals|Great Seal of Westarctica]].
'''[[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.  


The name of the position, Ellsworth King of Arms, was chosen in the spirit of the great heralds of the United Kingdom, each of whom carries a regional name attached to their job (i.e. Lord Lyon King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms). Ellsworth was selected as an homage to [[Ellsworth Land]] on the far eastern border of Westarctica.
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.  


Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.
He is often considered the founding father of [[micronation|micronationalism]].


In March 2019, [[Grand Duke Travis]] discussed the possibility of granting Sir Michael the office of Keeper of the Seal, and charging him with the responsibility of holding and using the [[Crown_Jewels_of_Westarctica#Seal_of_Westarctica|Seal of Westarctica]].
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Latest revision as of 05:06, 11 July 2026

Emperor Joshua A. Norton I.jpg

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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