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He had about $2,000 in gambling debts. His foster father John Allan refused to pay for them, so Poe had to drop out of the University of Virginia and go to work to pay off the debts
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Edgar Allan Poe had financial troubles due to gambling debts. This, combined with disagreements with his foster father about the cost of his education, led him to leave the University of Virginia without completing his studies.

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What developed that caused Edgar Allan Poe to no longer be welcome at the home of john allan?

Edgar blew all of his money at college before his first semester was over so John pulled him out and made it clear that he was unwelcome in his home.


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Is Edgar Allan Poe still alive?

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The name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother was Frances Allan.