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Die
Edgar Allan Poe dies. His dead was unknown. -
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Born
Edgar Poe is born in Boston. His parents travels as a actor. He has one sister and one brother. -
Parents die
Poe's parents die. He moved to Richmond, Virginia. His middle name has changed to foster family's name. -
University of Virginia
Poe attends the University of Virginia. He was removed for not paying. -
Poetry
Poe publishes his second book of poetry. He wrote poem when he was 15 years old. -
Marries
Poe marries Virginia Clemm. They are cousin, and she is 13 years old. Both decided to move to New York City, after that they live Philadelphia. -
First published
Poe's first novel published. Critics say something negative. -
Virginia die
Poe's wife, Virginia,dies. He tries to help her recovery from tuberculosis. -
Engaged
Poe is engaged to Sarah Helen Whitman. Poe has to stop and quit smoking but he couldn't handle it. Whitman calls off to drop the engagement. -
Proposes
Poe proposes to Elmira Royster Shelton. They're childhood, and he has to stop and quit drinking.