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Edgar Allan Poe

By hammertime1284
  • Edgar Poe is born in Boston

    Edgar Poe is born in Boston

    He is born to David Jr. and Elizabeth Poe

  • Poe's father, David, abandons the family

    David Poe Jr. abandons Edgar, his older brother and their mom

  • Edgar's mom dies, he is fostered by the Allans

    Edgar's mother, Elizabeth dies, he is fostered by the Allan family in Richmond, Virginia
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    Moves with foster family to Britain

    Family moves to a small town in Scotland and eventually returns back to Virginia

  • Releases first book, Tamerlane and Other Poems

    Only 50 copies were printed and the book recieved nearly no attention
  • Poe enlists in the Army

    Poe enlists in the Army

  • Poe is purposefully dismissed from the Army

    He purposefully slacked off responsibilities and was court-martialed

  • Poe marries his first-cousin Virginia

    At the time of their marriage, Poe was 27 and Virginia was 13
  • Publishes "The Raven"

    Publishes "The Raven"

    Known for its musical rhythm and sad, eiree tone, makes Poe a household name
  • Poe dies in Baltimore

    Poe dies in Baltimore

    After being found delirious in the streets of Baltimore, Poe is taken to a hospital were he dies.