Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) By Fyvia Jan 19, 1809 Birth 1827 First collection of poems 1827 Army He enlisted in the US Army after problems with gambling. 1829 Second collection of poems 1836 Marriage He married his cousin Virginia who was 13. 1847 Virginia dies His wife Virgina dies from tuberculosis. 1849 Death Poe dies from rabies.