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Theories on Poe's death |
Cerebral inflamation Drank to death Suicide Epilepsy Rabies Beat to death |
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How did Poe's wife die, and how old? |
Age 24, tuberculosis. |
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What poem did Poe write when his wife was dying? |
He wrote the famous poem "The Raven" |
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What were the names of Poe's siblings? |
William & Rosalie |
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What did Poe's mother die from? |
Tuberculosis. |
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When, where, and when did Poe be born? |
January 19, 1809 Boston Massachussetts. |
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What was the name of the football team that was named in honor of Poe? |
The Baltimore Ravens. |
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What is the name o the statuette given out by The Mystery Writers of America for outstanding mystery, crime and suspense writing? |
The name of this statuette is an "Edgar". |
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Who did Poe marry? Who was she the daughter of? Did they have any type of relationship before their marriage? Why did he marry her? |
Poe married Virginia Eliza Clemm. She was the daughter of Maria Clemm. Maria Clemm was Virginia's daughter. Virginia and Edgar were cousins before that. They got married because at this time period people died early. Virginia was 13 years old. |
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At West Point, why, and what, happened to him? |
He was dismissed after 6 months because of disobediance. |
