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Birth
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Edgar Allen Poe
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Adoption
Poe was being raised by his mom after his dad went away from the family and his mom died, sending him to a foster home. He was adopted by Mr and Mrs Allen and give Edgar his name that he is referred to today: Edgar Allen poe. -
Drops out of University of Viginia, first published book
When Edgar Poe doesn't get money from his wealthy father, he just drops out of the school he was attending. That same year he published his first book, "Tamerlane and other Poems". -
His adopted mother dies
Edgar Allen Poe was doing very well in the army but returns home after the word of his mothers passing. This is the second mom he has lost and influences his writing making it more dark. -
Magaizine stories are turned down
Poe write several magazine stories, hoping at least one would be published, bnut every single one was rejected. -
Poe's father dies and leaves nothing for Edgar in his will
Edgar Allen Poe and his adoptedfather have went through lots of hard times but not giving his own son stuff from his will is really discouraging to Edgar. He now has lost all 4 parents he has had, leaving him on his own. At the time he was only 25. -
Poe marries his cousin, Virginia
Virginia is only 13 years old while Edgar is in his 20s. -
Writes "The Fall of the House of Usher"
One of Edgar Allen Poe's great stories still read today was publish in 1839. -
He writes "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"
Another famous book was published in 1841. -
Poe writes "The Raven"
This is Edgar Allen Poe's most well known piece of writing today.
Fun Fact: The NFL team Baltimore Ravens is named the Ravens specifically because of Poe's poem. -
Poe's wife dies
Another tragity for Edgar Allen Poe as his beloved wife, Virginia dies and she was just in her 20s. -
Edgar Allen Poe dies
This was the day when Edgar Allen Poe has died. He lived until he was 40 years old.