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Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough

1809 – 1862

British politician and earl

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Lived 1809 – 1862 (aged 52). Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough was a British politician.

Charles Anderson Worsley Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough (12 April 1809 – 7 January 1862) was a British nobleman who succeeded to the Earldom of Yarborough in 1846.

Before his accession, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newtown 1830–1831, Lincolnshire 1831–1832 and North Lincolnshire 1835–1846.

Lord Yarborough gave his name to a hand of cards dealt in contract bridge that has no card higher than a nine (see Yarborough). The probability of getting a Yarborough is which is or about . The Earl offered £1,000 to anyone who achieved a "Yarborough" – on condition they paid him £1 each time they did not succeed!

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Anderson Worsley Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough, Charles Yarborough

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough?

British politician and earl (1809-1862)

When was Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough born?

Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough was born on 12 April 1809.

When did Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough die?

Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough died on 7 January 1862.

What was Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough's occupation?

Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough?

Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough

· Wikidata: Q728007

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