Edgar Allan Poe
(1809-1849)
American writer and literary critic (1809–1849) – Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston (capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on January 19th, 1809 and died in Baltimore (city in Maryland, United States) on October 7th, 1849 at the age of 40. Today Edgar Allan Poe would be 214 years old.
Age
how old was Edgar Allan Poe when he died?
40
Edgar Allan Poe died in 1849 at the age of 40.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 19th, 1809 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States |
| Death Date | October 7th, 1849 (Sunday) |
| Death place | Baltimore city in Maryland, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Edgar Allan Poe born?
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19th, 1809.
Death
When did Edgar Allan Poe die?
Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7th, 1849 at the age of 40 in Baltimore (city in Maryland, United States). Today Edgar Allan Poe would be 214 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?
Boston (capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States).
Death place
Where did Edgar Allan Poe die?
Baltimore (city in Maryland, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Edgar Allan Poe?
Edgar Allan Poe was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Edgar Allan Poe have?
Edgar Allan Poe was born in 1809 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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