Ean Thrush Edgar Allen Poe Timeline
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Updated: 14 Nov 2018
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Edgar's mother, Elizabeth dies.Edgar Poe is born on January 19, in Boston.Edgar Allan goes to school in EnglandEdgar returns to the United States and continues his schooling.Edgar attends the academy of William Burke, succeeds in athleticsPoe drops out of school because John Allan won't give him any money.Poe can't support himself so he joins the United States ArmyEdgar Poe does well in the Army, attains rank of sergeant majorJohn Allan dies and leaves Edgar nothing in his willEdgar Poe marries his cousin Virginia in May. She is 13Poe writes "Ligeia"Poe writes "The Raven"Poe's wife, Virginia, dies from tuberculosisPoe writes "The Poetic Principle"Poe goes to Richmond and stays at the Swan Tavern HotelPoe is found half conscious and is taken to a hospitalEdgar Allan Poe dies on October 7, 1849Mr. and Mrs. John Allan adopt Edgar PoeEdgar's parents separate. Elizabeth Poe takes the childrenPoe applies to West Point, John Allan sponsors himJohn Allen PoeEdgar Allen PoeVirginia(Poe's Wife)Ligea
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