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Edgar Allan Poe

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19 Jan, 1809

Edgar Allan Poe born in Boston, Massachusetts

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Edgar Poe is born to Eliza and David Poe, both professional actors. His parents die within days of each other of tuberculosis when he is three years old and he is split up from his sister Rosalie, and brother Henry, to be fostered by John and Frances Allan, successful tobacco merchants, who could not have their own children. He adds their name to his own. Poe is educated well, and develops a love of writing and gambling at a young age. He grows up close to his mother, but feels restricted by his father.

7 Oct, 1849

Edgar Allan Poe dies age 40

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Poe dies of mysterious circumstances in Baltimore, Maryland. It is unknown what causes his death, or even the circumstances surrounding it. As he dies, he suffers from fever and delirium.

Lord help my poor soul!