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Edgar was born in Massachusetts on January 19, 1809.
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Poe was a famous American author who lead a very tragic and twisted life that ultimately influenced his writing.
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When Poe was a year old his father left the family which began Poe's issues with men.
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His mother was ill with tuberculosis and she suffered from it and then she died.
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Poe's foster mother dies from tuberculosis , Frances Allen. Him and his foster mom were very close .
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Poe marries his 13 year old cousin, Virginia.
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Virginia dies from suffering from tuberculosis and it causes Poe to go into an alcoholic phase.
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Edgar engaged to Sarah Helen to try to stop drinking but he couldn't do it and he called it off.
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He engages to Elmira when he moved back to Richmond .
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He is found unconsciousness in Baltimore . His death is unknown .