I've always been fond of Emperor Norton. He's a figure that fits right into the modern SF tapestry. He fits in so well that I wonder what historical figures ha

I've always been fond of Emperor Norton. He's a figure that fits right into the modern SF tapestry. He fits in so well that I wonder what historical figures have fallen by the wayside of San Francisco history. The Emperor seems culturally prophetic now, but there must have been other notable figures Are there Bay Area public figures who were notable in their day, but whose character has not aged as well?