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January 19, 1809
Edgar Allen was born. -
1810
His father abandoned him at 1 years old. -
1811
He was fostered by the Allen family. -
December 18, 1811
His mom got sick with tuberculosis and died. -
1824
His first love dies of brain cancer. -
1827
He's sent off to boarding school. -
1827
He joined the army $2000 in debt and changed his name. -
1829
His father was running around of his mother while she was dying. -
Feb 28, 1829
His foster mother dies of tuberculosis. -
1831
When he was 20 he published two books in poetry. -
1831
He moves in with his aunt and his 8 year old cousin Virginia. -
1834
John Allen was on his death bed. -
1835
He temporarily leaves home and gets a job as an editor. -
May 16, 1836
His cousin Virginia and him got married.