Edgar Allan Poe

1809–1849 (age 40)

Writer/Poet

Biography

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of American literature whose haunting tales and melancholic poetry profoundly influenced the development of the short story and modern literary traditions. His works explored themes of loss, mystery, and the darker aspects of human experience with unprecedented psychological depth.

Though his life was marked by personal tragedy and struggle, Poe's literary legacy endures as a cornerstone of American letters, inspiring generations of writers and continuing to captivate readers with his distinctive voice and imaginative power.

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David Stewart
1800–1858 (age 58)
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Philip Barton Key II
1818–1859 (age 41)
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Robert Gilmor
1808–1875 (age 67)
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George N. Hollins
1799–1878 (age 79)
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John Stricker
1759–1825 (age 66)
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John Crawford
1746–1813 (age 67)
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
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