1. Edgar Allan Poe 19th and 20th century poets project
By: Lindsey Landego

2. Time Line Poe was born in Boston on January, 19, 1809
He joined the U.S. army when he was 18

3. Family tree
Parents: Elizabeth and David Poe with brothers and sisters Henry, Rosalie and Edgar

4. Boston, MA

5. Surrounding Urban Area

6. Mommy, and Daddy Dearest
Elizabeth Arnold moved to the U.S. from England in 1796, married David Poe
Elizabeth Poe Died in 1811, Poe was only 2
Elizabeth and David seperated and Elizabeth took the 3 kids with her
When Elizabeth die Henry went to live with his grandparents, Rosalie and Edgar were adopted
Poe went on to live with his new father, John Allan

7. Important poeple
Poe was always close to his step mother, Frances Allan, but never close to his step father, John Allan
Poe believed that every woman he loved was cursed
He had bad relationships with not many friends and found it hard to connect to people
Below are some pictures of his fiancee’s

8. Schools, Schools, and More Schools
Poe attended a school on the outskirts on London for 5 years
Attended University of Virginia in 1826
Enlisted in the U.S. army under the name “Edgar A. Perry”

9. Hello, Love Met Elmira at the University of Virgina in 1827
Had another spouse, Virgina Clemm
Married his 13 year old cousin Martha