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Edgar Allan Poe Is Born
Edgar Allan Poe is born on January 19, 1809. -
Edgar Allan Poe and His Father
When Poe was 1 year old he was abandoned by his father. -
Edgar Allan Poe and His Mother
When Poe was almost 3 his mother dies of Tuberculosis -
Meeting His Foster Mother
Edgar Allan Poe and his siblings had to be adopted. Edgar Allan Poe was taken in by a woman named Mrs. Allen. -
Poe and His First Love
When Poe was 15 years old his first love died of brain cancer. -
Boarding School
Mr. Allan sends Poe to boarding school so he can have conduct his affairs in peace. -
Mr. Allen and His Money
Mr. Allen gave Poe enough money to get to boarding school but no more. -
Joining The Army
Poe decides to drop out of school and join the army. He enlists in the army as Edgar Allan Perry. -
Going Back To Boston
He decided to go back home and enlist in the army. -
Mrs. Allen and Tuberculosis
When Poe was 20 years old his foster mother dies of Tuberculosis. -
Maria - Clemm and Virginia
When Poe is 22 years old he moves in with Maria - Clemm and his 8 year old cousin Virginia. -
Becoming An Editor
When Poe becomes 26 years old he becomes and editor. -
Poe Second Love
When Poe finds out that his aunt Maria - Clemm is going to send his cousin Virginia away, he realizes that he is in love with her. -
The Raven
In 1845 the poem "The Raven was published, only making him 14 dollars. -
Virginia and Tuberculosis
His wife Virginia dies of Tuberculosis. -
Baltimore Street
On October 3, 1849 Poe is found unconscious on Baltimore Street wearing someone else's clothes. -
Edgar Allan Poe Dies
On October 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe dies. In the hospital he wakes up for a few seconds and says "God help my poor soul" then dies.