Edgar Allen Poe

By prcone

  • Poes Birth

    Poes Birth
    Edgar Allan Poe was born on Jan. 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachussetts

  • Mothers Death

    Edgars mother died on Dec. 8, 1811 while on a theatre tour. After her death, Poe moved in with John and Frances Allen.

  • School

    School
    Poe went to school in Richmond as a young boy in 1821 to 1825. Then he attended the University of Virginia.

  • The Army

    The Army
    Poe joins the army and becomes a sergeant-major.

  • Failed Engagemant

    Poe was engaged to Sarah Royster in 1825 but didnt marry her since her parents disagreed of the marriage.

  • First Award

    Poe won his first literary prize in 1833 for his work on ''MS. Found in a Bottle''.

  • Family Marriage

    Poe married 13 yr. old cousin when he was 27, then moved to Richmond with her and her mother.

  • ''The Raven''

    ''The Raven''
    ''The Raven'' was his most famous poem.

  • Poes Death

    Poes Death
    Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore Maryland.

  • Poes Jobs and Careers

    Poe was a poet, novelist, critic, essayist, editor, and short story writer during his lifetime. One of his most famous stories was the ''The Pit and the Pendulum''.