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Birth
January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States -
At the age of two
At the age of two, his father abandoned his wife. -
When he was two years old
His mother died and Edgar was illegally adopted by a couple, John and Frances -
When he was three years
His mother passed away from tuberculosis when he was only three. -
When he was 13
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 -
University of Virginia
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. -
Poe moved to Boston
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His first book
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. -
West Point
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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Baltimore
From 1831 to 1835, Poe lived in Baltimore, where his father was born, with his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter, his cousin Virginia. -
Marrieage
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. -
In New York City
In 1844, Poe moved to New York City -
his wife dead
In 1847 his wife died of illness, which made him an alcoholic and a dogradicte -
Death
He died in 7th of October, 1849 in Church Home & Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
