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Resource Type:	Photographs
Language:	English
Location:	P29869-TOMLINSON
Date:	19591126
Author/Creator:	Keystone Press Agency Inc. (New York, NY). More by Creator Search Periodicals Using this Creator
Title:	Tomlinson, Homer A. [P29869]
Format:	black and white 8x10 None
Description:	Copyrighted Description: Homer A. Tomlinson, head of the Church of God (Queens, NY) is sitting on his throne in Trafalgar Square after he had crowned himself 'King of Asia'; November 26, 1959. Photo caption: SELF-STYLED 'KING' CROWNS HIMSELF 'KING OF ASIA' IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE. BISHOP HOMER A. TOMLINSON, of New York, who claims he is 'KING OF THE WORLD,' added all Asia to his 'realm' during a 'crowning' ceremony in Trafalgar Square, London, today, when he set up his portable throne attired in a pink robe fashioned from a sari and placed a crown of yellow gold on his head. 'King' Homer is the head of an American sect, The Churich of God, founded by his father in a mountain log cabin back in the 30's. He says his mission is to bring exploits of peace to all nations. He is also standing for election as President of the United States.
Subject:	Tomlinson. Homer A. More by Subject Search Periodicals Using this Subject Church of God (World Headquarters). More by Subject Search Periodicals Using this Subject New York--New York. More by Subject Search Periodicals Using this Subject
Date Cataloged:	10/28/2014

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