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Born
Edgar was born on January the 19th, 1809. -
Dad left
In 1810, at the age of one, Edgars dad left. -
Mother died
In 1811, when Poe was three, his mother died. -
Gets adopted
Edgar is adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Allan. He is seperated from his siblings. -
First love dies
His first love died at the age of 15. -
Joins army
Poe joins the army because he can't support himself. -
Drops out of school
Poe drops out of school because Allan won't give him any money. -
First book
Writes and publishes his first novel at only 18. -
Adoptive mother dies
Poe's second mother, Mrs. Allan, dies from Tb. Poe returns home -
Gets married
Edgar marries his cousin, Virginia, who is 13. He is 27. -
Wife dies
Virginia finally dies from TB. -
Poe dies
Edgar Allan Poe dies on October 7, 1849.
