Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

Jan 19, 1809

Born January 19, 1809, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor Edgar Allan Poe's tales of mystery and horror initiated the modern detective story, and the atmosphere in his tales of horror is unrivaled in American fiction

Poe's sister is born

Dec 10, 1810

Rosalie was given a home by the Mackenzies, a prominent Richmond family, but there are conflicting accounts about whether she was treated as a member of the family or merely as a ward.

Poe's parents die

Dec 8, 1811

poe writes first poem

Nov 3, 1824

Poe enlist in army and publishes first book

May 26, 1827

poes brother dies

Aug 1, 1831