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The Life of Edgar Allan Poe

By mlacoste

  • Edgar Allan Poe is born.

    Edgar Allan Poe is born.
    Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston.

  • Poe's Mother Dies

    Poe's Mother Dies
    Poe is only 2 years old when his mother dies. He is adopted by his uncle, Mr. John Allan.

  • Poe attends the University of Virginia.

    Poe attends the University of Virginia.
    Poe attends the University of Virginia and goes by Edgar Poe.

  • Poe drops out of school.

    Poe drops out of school.
    Poe drops out of school because he can't afford it. He asks his uncle for help, but his uncle refuses. Then he joins the army, so he cannot support himself.

  • Poe marries his cousin, Virginia.

    Poe marries his cousin, Virginia.
    Poe marries his cousin, Virginia in May. She is only 13 years old.

  • Poe writes "The Fall of the House of Usher."

    Poe writes "The Fall of the House of Usher."
    Read "The Fall of the House of Usher."Poe writes "The Fall of the House of Usher" and recieves no money from his publisher.

  • Poe writes "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."

    Poe writes "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."
    Read "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."Poe writes "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." It is considered to be the first mystery.

  • Poe writes "The Raven."

    Poe writes "The Raven."
    Read "The Raven"Poe writes "The Raven" and it becomes his most famous poem.

  • Poe's wife dies from tuberculosis.

    Poe's wife dies from tuberculosis.
    Poe's wife Virginia dies from tuberculosis.Poe is devastated.

  • Edgar Allan Poe dies mysteriously.

    Edgar Allan Poe dies mysteriously.
    Check out this interesting site about Edgar Allan Poe. After being brought to a hospital half conscious, Poe dies four days later in Baltimore, Maryland. His cause of death is unknown.