Emma33-Edgar Allan Poe

By St. Mary's Class of 2012

  • Birth of Edgar Allan Poe

    Birth of Edgar Allan Poe
    Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809. He was born to David and Elizabeth Poe.
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    Edgar Allan Poe

  • Edgar Allan Poe's mother dies

    Edgar Allan Poe's mother dies
    Edgar Allan Poe's mother died from tuberculosis on Decemeber 8, 1811. Poe was only 3 years old at the time.

  • The War of 1812 Begins

    The War of 1812 Begins
    The War of 1812 was between Britian and America. They went to war because our rights had been violated by England and they were supporting the Indians in our fight with them.

  • Mississippi becomes a state

    Mississippi becomes a state
    Mississippi became a state in 1817 because it reached a population of 60,000 people. The United States divided it into the Mississippi State and the Alabama Territory.

  • Poe publishes his first book, "Tamerlane and Other Poems"

    Poe publishes his first book, "Tamerlane and Other Poems"
    Poe published his first book, "Tamerland and Other Poems" in 1827. He was 18 years old at the time of publishment.

  • Edgar Allan Poe's Foster Mother dies

    Edgar Allan Poe's Foster Mother dies
    Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother, Frances Allan, died on February 28, 1829. She died from the same disease his real mother died from, tuberculosis. Edgar was 20 years old at the time of her death.

  • The Spanish Inquisition Ends

    The Spanish Inquisition Ends
    The Spanish Inquisition ended on October 28, 1834. It ended when a royal decree was sent out by regent Maria Cristina de Borbon stating that the Spanish Inquisition was finally ended.

  • "The Raven" is published

    "The Raven" is published
    "The Raven" was published in 1845. The inspiration for this poem came from his wife, Virginia, who was battling tuberculosis at the time.

  • Florida becomes a state

    Florida becomes a state
    The United States bought Florida from Spain in 1821 for $200,000, and it finally became a state on March 3, 1845.

  • Edgar Allan Poe's wife dies

    Edgar Allan Poe's wife dies
    Edgar Allan Poe's wife, Virginia died on January 30, 1847. She also died from the disease that had taken both his mother and foster mother, tuberculosis. Poe swore that he would never fall in love with another woman, because every woman he has loved has died from that disease.

  • Death of Edgar Allan Poe

    Death of Edgar Allan Poe
    Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849. The cause of his death is unknown, but a few theories are alcohol, beatings, or poor health.