Edgar Allan Poe

By emahurin
  • Edgar Allan Poe was born

    Edgar Allan Poe was born

    Poe was born in Baltimore, Massachusetts to the David and Elizabeth Poe.

  • Graduation

    Poe graduated from the University of Virginia.
  • Career

    Career

    Poe entered the army and was later promoted to Sergeant Major.

  • Poetry

    Poe's first poetry was published in New York City.

  • Marriage

    Poe married his cousin, Virginia, in 1836.

  • Short Story

    Poe's first short stories "Tales of the Grotesque" and "Arabesque" published.

  • "The Fall of the House of Usher"

    Another one of Poe's famous novels was first published in 1839. Along with this story "The Tall Tale Heart" was a huge success.

  • New Story

    "The Gold Bug" was published and was a huge success.
  • "The Raven"

    "The Raven"

    Poe's famous novel was published in 1845 and has won many awards.

  • Editor

    Poe became the editor of The Broadway Journal, but left after a couple of months.
  • Wife died

    Wife died

    Poe's wife, Virginia died in 1847 of gradual decrease in health due to Turbolculosis. They did not have any children together.
  • Edgar Allan Poe Died

    Edgar Allan Poe Died

    Poe died in Baltimore at the age of forty. His cause of death was undetermined and he was buried in the Westminster Cemetery.