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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)
American writer, poet and critic (The Pit and the Pendulum) considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre (Murders in the Rue Morgue), born in Boston, Massachusetts
About January 19, 1809
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn