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January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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At the age of two, his father abandoned his wife.
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His mother died and Edgar was illegally adopted by a couple, John and Frances
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His mother passed away from tuberculosis when he was only three.
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Poe was a prolific poet, but his director and John Allan discouraged his literary talents, because they preferred Poe to follow him in the family business. Poe reportedly preferred poetry
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Money was also an issue between Poe and John Allan. Poe went to the University of Virginia in 1826, where he excelled in his classes. Poe turned to gambling to cover the difference, but ended up in debt.
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in 1827, around the time he published his first book, Poe joined the U.S. Army. Two years later, he learned that Frances Allan was dying of tuberculosis, but by the time he returned to Richmond she had already passed away.
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Poe got an appointment at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Poe excelled in his studies at West Point, but was expelled a year later for mishandling his duties.
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From 1831 to 1835, Poe lived in Baltimore, where his father was born, with his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter, his cousin Virginia.
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In 1835, he lived with his aunt and with his daugter, Virginia. Poe fell in love with Virginian the following year they marriage. Virginia was 14 years old when married.
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In 1844, Poe moved to New York City
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In 1847 his wife died of illness, which made him an alcoholic and a dogradicte
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He died in 7th of October, 1849 in Church Home & Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
