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The Birth of Edgar
Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts to David Poe Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Poe. Both of Edgar's parents were actors. -
The Death of Mrs. Poe
Poe's mother died on December 8, 1811. Just one year prior to Elizabeth's death, his father passed away. -
Schooling
Poe attended Manor School at Stoke Newington from 1815-1820. It later became the setting for one of his stories "William Nelson." -
Engaged!?!
In 1826, Poe became engaged to his cousin Elmira Royster, but her parents broke off the engagement. -
College Life
From 1826-1827, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was expelled for not paying gambling debts. -
Army Strong
Poe joined the U.S. Army as a common soldier in 1827. He joined under the name Edgar A. Perry. He was sent to Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. -
Finally Married But Just a Little Strange
In 1836 Poe married his 13-year-old cousin. Her name was Virginia Clemm. -
Working Man
In the years 1842-1843, Poe worked at Graham's Magazine. During his time at Graham's Magazine, he wrote some of his best-known stories. -
"The Raven"
Poe's dark poem of lost love,"The Raven", brought him national fame in 1845. -
The Death of Edgar
Poe was found in an unconcious state in a Baltimore gutter and died in the hospital on October 7, 1849. He was forty years old.
