Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough

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 1836.

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12 April - 1809 - 7 January - 1862 - British - Earldom of Yarborough - 1836

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

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MP - Lincolnshire

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Lord Yarborough gave his name to a hand of cards dealt in bridge that has no card higher than a nine (see Yarborough). Apparently, the odds are 1,827 to 1, and he offered £1000 to anyone who achieved a "Yarborough" - on condition they paid him £1 each time they did not succeed!

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Bridge - Yarborough

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