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birth of edgar allan poe
Edgar Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts. -
death of edgar pol's mother
Edgar's mother dies, leaving the children orphaned. -
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separation from his brothers
Edgar and his brothers are separated and live with different families. -
Move to the Allans
Edgar moves to Richmond, Virginia, to live with John and Francis Allan. -
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Private Education and Gambling Habit
Edgar received private education and developed a gambling habit. -
Military Service
Edgar enlisted in the United States Army under the name Edgar A. Perry. -
Publication of "Tamerlane and Other Poems"
He published the pamphlet "Tamerlane and Other Poems," which was not successful. -
Publication of Story Collection
He published a collection of stories in the 1830s. -
Publication of "Poems by Edgar Allan Poe"
He published "Poems by Edgar Allan Poe" and began submitting stories to magazines. -
Prize and Work at the Southern Literary Messenger
He received an award for his story "Ms. Found in a Bottle" and started working at the Southern Literary Messenger. -
Marriage and Moves
He married Virginia and moved to various locations, including New York and Philadelphia. -
Start of Detective Fiction
He introduced the genre of detective fiction with "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." -
Literary Prize for "The Gold Bug"
He won a literary prize for "The Gold Bug." -
Virginia's Death and Depression
Poe's wife died of tuberculosis, triggering his alcohol abuse and depression. -
Death and Mystery
He was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore on October 3rd and died four days later, with the cause of death remaining a mystery.