Poe grew up in Richmond Virginia. Poe had been born in Boston, Massachusetts; however both his parents died while they were in Richmond Virginia. A few days later, Poe was taken in by his foster parents, John and Frances Allan and was raised by them in Richmond. Poe spent time in England and Scotland while the family travelled there on business.
The web address of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum is: http://www.poemuseum.org/index.php
Edgar Allan Poe's mentor was John Allan, a wealthy merchant in Richmond, Virginia. Poe was fostered by Allan after the death of his parents and Allan played a significant role in Poe's upbringing and education.
Richmond Virginia with his now foster parents, John and Frances Allan
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Edgar Allan Poe went to the University of Virginia in 1826.
Richmond, VirginiaThey lived in Richmond Virginia.Poe never had adopted parents. He had foster parents. His foster parents lived in Richmond, Virginia, then travelled to England and Scotland for 5 years then returned to Richmond.
The Edgar Allan Poe Society acknowledges that Poe called Virginia his home and thought of himself as a Virginian; but it believes that Baltimore is where Edgar Allan Poe became the Edgar Allan Poe that he is today. It is the place that truly defines Edgar Allan Poe both from the perspective of his life and his work.
Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts; grew up in Richmond, Virginia and died in Baltimore, Maryland.
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John Allan, a tobacco merchant in Richmond, Virginia, took Edgar Allan Poe in at a young age after the death of his parents. Allan became Poe's foster father and provided him with education and support.
Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe was and still is Edgar Allan Poe's true love.