The Life of Edgar Allan Poe

  • Father abandoned his family

    Poe's father abandoned his family when he was only 1 years old in 1810.
  • Born

    In 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born.
  • Mother dies of tuberculosis

    In 1811, Poe's mother is stricken and dies with tuderculosis.
  • Became and orphan

    Poe becomes an orphan at 3 years old in 1812.
  • Brought into the Allan family

    In the same year in 1812, Poe was brought into the Allan family.
  • His first love died

    His first love died when he was 15.
  • Boarding school

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