Edgar Allan Poe Timeline By laurendai0401 Jan 19, 1809 Edgar Allan Poe Is Born Edgar Allan Poe is born Jan 3, 1810 Edgar's parents separate. Elizabeth Poe takes the children. Edgar's mom and dad seperate, and his mom takes the children. Mar 3, 1811 Edgar's mom dies. Mr. And Mrs. John Allan adopt Poe. Aug 31, 1815 Edgar Allan goes to school in England. Sep 1, 1820 Returns to the United States and continues his schooling. Aug 24, 1826 Edgar attends the University of Virginia, Jan 2, 1827 Poe drops out of school and writes his first book. Oct 1, 1845 Poe writes "The Raven". Jan 30, 1847 His wife, Virginia, dies from tuberculosis. Feb 20, 1848 His wife, Virginia, dies from tuberculosis. Sep 13, 1848 Poe writes "The Poetic Principle". Oct 7, 1849 Day Of Death