Tamerlane was a famous poet from the 14th century, also known as Timur or Tamburlaine. He is best known for his epic poem, 'Tamerlane and Other Poems', which was published in 1827. He is considered one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era. His work has been translated into many languages and is still widely read today. The answer to the crossword puzzle is POE, which stands for the poet's full name, Edgar Allan Poe.