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Edgar Allan Poe knew Virginia contracted consumption, also known as tuberculosis, because she began showing symptoms such as coughing, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. Consumption was a prevalent and deadly disease during that time, and its symptoms were often distinctive enough for Poe to recognize them in his wife.
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Where did Edgar Allan attend school?
Edgar Allan Poe went to the University of Virginia in 1826.
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend school?
Edgar Allan Poe went to the University of Virginia in 1826.
Who did Edgar Allan Poe marry?
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Is Edgar Allan Poe married?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Is Edgar Allan Poe single?
No, Edgar Allan Poe is not single.
What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's true love?
Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe was and still is Edgar Allan Poe's true love.
What is the web address of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond Virginia?
The web address of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum is: http://www.poemuseum.org/index.php
How old was Edgar Allan Poe when he entered the university of Virginia?
He was seventeen when he entered and left the University of Virginia in 1826 which had only opened just the year before.
Did Edgar Allan Poe gamble after he dropped out of the University of Virginia?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe developed a gambling habit after dropping out of the University of Virginia. This habit contributed to his financial struggles throughout his life.
What did Edgar Allan Poe's wife suffer from for 5 years?
Edgar Allan Poe's wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, suffered from tuberculosis for over 5 years before eventually passing away from the disease at the age of 24 in 1847. Poe's experience of losing his wife influenced much of his writing and contributed to the dark themes present in his works.
Did Edgar Allan Poe lose his wife?
Yes, Poe's wife, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe, died of consumption (tuberculosis) at age twenty-four on January 30, 1847.
Who is buried in Edgar Allan Poe's grave?
Edgar Allan Poe, his cousin/wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, and his aunt/mother-in-law Maria Poe Clemm.
