Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, MA. An American literary icon known for his macabre tales and poems, he is most famous for "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and other works of Gothic fiction. His timeless poems include "Lenore," "The Raven," and "Annabel Lee."
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As per our current Database, Edgar Allan Poe has been died on Oct 7, 1849 (age 40).

🎂 Edgar Allan Poe - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Edgar Allan Poe die, Edgar Allan Poe was 40 years old.

Popular As	Edgar Allan Poe
Occupation	Poet
Age	40 years old
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Born	January 19, 1809 (Boston, MA)
Birthday	January 19
Town/City	Boston, MA
Nationality	MA

🌙 Zodiac

Edgar Allan Poe’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Edgar Allan Poe was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

An American literary icon known for his macabre tales and poems, he is most famous for "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and other works of Gothic fiction. His timeless poems include "Lenore," "The Raven," and "Annabel Lee."

Before Fame

After his mother died of tuberculosis in 1811, Poe was informally adopted by a wealthy Scottish merchant named John Allan.

Trivia

He was intensely interested in both cryptology and cosmology.

Family Life

The son of stage actors, he was named after a character in william Shakespeare's famous tragedy King Lear. He had a younger sister named Rosalie and an older brother named william. From 1835 until 1847, he was married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe.