Poe was born in Boston, 1809. Edgar was born 2nd of 3rd children. His brother William Poe would also become a poet before his early death, and Poe's sister Rosalie would grow up to teach at a all girls schools.
Poe died October 7,1849 -He mostly died of depression. -He was sad because his mom,step mom,and brother died of tuberculosis. -He was very dark and evil -He had a horrible childhood.
Poe’s life was very depressing, which helped his inspiration for his dark stories. He was separated from his parents and siblings at birth, and went on to watch the rest of his family die around him. These dark events in his life stimulated his unique and creepy style of writing, which is what he is famous