Edgar Allan Poe
American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)
1809 — 1849
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)
Born
January 19, 1809
Died
1849 (age ~40)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, literary critic
United StatesBorn in BostonDied in Baltimore
1809
Born in Boston (1809-01-19)
1841
Positioneditor-in-chief (1841–1842)
1849
Died in Baltimore
About
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of early American literature. Poe was one of the country's first successful practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered to be one of the pioneers of the detective fiction genre. In addition, he is credited with contributing significantly to the emergence of science fiction. He is the first well-known American writer to earn a living exclusively through writing, which resulted in a financially difficult life and career.
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Who is Edgar Allan Poe?+
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of ea
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Allan Poe born?+
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809.
When did Edgar Allan Poe die?+
Edgar Allan Poe died in 1849, at approximately 40 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — January 19, 1809
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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