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Poe had run up about $2000 in gambling debts while at the University of Virginia. His foster father, John Allan, refused to give Poe any money to pay those debts or to pay for tuition. Poe was forced to leave the University and enlist in the army under the name Edgar A. Perry in order to earn money to repay the debts.
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Edgar Allan Poe joined the army in 1827 under the name Edgar A. Perry. He did so to gain a fresh start after a tumultuous upbringing and to pursue a career in the military that his family lineage had a history of.
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∙ 13y agoPoe joined the Army under an assumed name to hide from his legal, and illegal debts he acquired during his time at the University of Virgina.
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What is Edgar Allan Poe's rank in Army?
Edgar Allan Poe held the rank of Sergeant Major in the Army.
Is it Edgar Allen Poe or Edgar Allan Poe?
It is Edgar Allan Poe.
Did Edgar Allan Poe like the army?
No, Edgar Allan Poe did not like the Army. In fact, he sent a letter to his foster father asking him to help with getting him out his five-year service.
Who is John Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
How old was Edgar Allan Poe when he enlisted in the Army?
Edgar Allan Poe entered the US Army on May 26, 1827 when he was 18 years, 4 months, and 7 days old though he listed his age as 22 and his name as "Edgar A. Perry."
Who did Edgar Allan Poe marry?
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Did Edgar Allan Poe change his name?
Poe never changed his name in the usual sense. He was born Edgar Poe, but after his parents died and he was taken in as a foster child by John and Frances Allan, they had him baptized as Edgar Allan Poe. As a young man he enlisted in the army under the name of Edgar Perry, but that was just given as a false name. Poe did not keep it after he left the aemy.
When is Edgar Allan Poe's birthday?
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809
What is Edgar Allan Poe's birthday?
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809.
Who was called the father of American short story?
Edgar Allan Poe.
Is Edgar Allan Poe married?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
What was the name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother?
The name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother was Frances Allan.
