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This is one of the many rumors (many started by Poe himself) relating to the mythology of Edgar Allan Poe. Poe's mother's maiden name was Arnold, and he started the rumor that Benedict Arnold was his grandfather while at West Point, but it is decidedly untrue.
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Did Edgar Allan Poe die of a brain tumor?
The true cause of Edgar Allan Poe is still unknown, but it could be because of alcoholism.
Who is the author of Annabel Lee?
Edgar Allan Poe
Did Edgar Allan Poe review Davy Crockett?
yes
Where is the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library in Sullivan'S Island located?
The address of the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library is: 1921 I'On Avenue, Sullivan'S Island, 29482 8720
Who was a pioneer of the gothic tradition in american literature?
Edgar Allan Poe
What was Edgar Allan Poe's wife's maiden name?
Edgar Allan Poe's wife's maiden name was Virginia Clemm. They were first cousins and married when she was only 13 years old. Virginia Clemm passed away at a very young age from tuberculosis.
What is Edgar Allan's parents names?
Edgar Allan Poe's parents were David Poe Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe. Both of his parents were actors.
Are you related to Edgar Allan Poe?
No
Who were Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Edgar Allan Poe's parents?
Traveling Actors
Is it Edgar Allen Poe or Edgar Allan Poe?
It is Edgar Allan Poe.
Was Edgar Allan Poe related to William Shakespeare?
No, not that we can trace.
Who is John Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
What year was Edgar Allan Poe's mother born?
Edgar Allan Poe's mother, Elizabeth Arnold Poe, was born in 1787.
When was Robert Allan Edgar born?
Robert Allan Edgar was born in 1940.
When was Edgar Allan Brown born?
Edgar Allan Brown was born in 1888.
When did Edgar Allan Brown die?
Edgar Allan Brown died in 1975.
How did Edgar Allan Poe and wife die?
Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe (Edgar Allan Poe's mother) died at age 24 on December 8, 1811. She probably died of pneumonia, but the cause of her death will never be known for certain. Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe (Edgar Allan Poe's wife) died at age 24 on January 30, 1847 of tuberculosis.
