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He was born on January 19, 1809 in Richmond, Virginia
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His father abandoned him when he was only 1 year old
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His mother died of tuberculosis
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When he was only 15 his first love died of brain cancer
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He was sent to boarding school by his foster father so his foster father could continue to have affairs.
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He left school because he was 2,000 dollars in debt and went to join the army
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His foster mother died of tuberculosis
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He married his cousin she was only 12
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The Raven was published in 1845 but he only made 14 dollars from it
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Wife/Cousin died from tuberculosis
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He died on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland
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He was found uncouncious laying in the streets of Baltimore
