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