Edgar Allan Poe

By jayammons12

  • Born January 19, 1809

  • Father left in 1810

    When Edgar was a year old his father left him.

  • Mom died from tuberculosis

    In 1812, His mom was dying from tuberculosis when he was almost three years old.

  • Adopted in 1812

    When his mother died Edgar was abopted by the Allan family in 1812

  • First love died in 1824

    Edgar's first love was his friends mother and she died from brain cancer.

  • Step mom dying from tubercolosis

    Mrs. Allan was dying from Tuberculosis while Mr. Allan was seeing other women in the house

  • 1827- sent to boarding school

    Was sent to boarding school because his father didn't want him to interrupt his affairs with other women.

  • 1827- joined the army

    While Edgar was in debt. he joined the army.

  • 1829- Published his books

    Edgar published his own books in 1829 with his own money.

  • 1829- Mom dies from tuberculosis

    Mom dies from tuberculosis.

  • Move in with aunt in 1831

    Edgar moves in with his aunt and cousin Virginia who was 8 years old.