Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

By J Carroll

  • Born in Boston to actors David and Eliza Poe.

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    Edgar Allan Poe's life span.

  • Mother dies, at 2 years old Edgar is taken in by John and Frances Allan

    Mother dies, at 2 years old Edgar is taken in by John and Frances Allan
    Edgar traveled to England with the Allans and was schooled in London. He later returned to the U.S. with them to finish his schooling in Richmond, Virginia and then at the University of Virginia. He excells in ancient and modern languages.

  • Expelled from West Point for not attending drill and chapel. Poe claims he has no time to work on his poetry.

    Expelled from West Point for not attending drill and chapel. Poe claims he has no time to work on his poetry.

  • Marries his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Clem.

    Marries his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Clem.
    Poe is working for the Southern Literary Messenger.

  • His stories, including "The Tell Tale Heart" become famous and acclaimed in France. Watch this short version of theTell Tale Heart.

    Under the "students" tab, click on the movie.http://www.poemuseum.org/students.php

  • The Raven is published and surpasses all Poe's work in popularity.

    The Raven is published and surpasses all Poe's work in popularity.
    [Read "The Raven"](http://www.poemuseum.org/works-raven.php)

  • Found delerious in Baltimore Oct 3, dies on October 7th.

    Found delerious in Baltimore Oct 3, dies on October 7th.