Charles Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough

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Charles Anderson Worsley Anderson-Pelham, 2nd Earl of Yarborough (12 April 18097 January 1862) was a British nobleman who succeeded to the Earldom of Yarborough in 1836.

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 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!

Honorary Titles
Preceded by
The Marquess of Granby
Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
1857–1862
Succeeded by
The Baron Aveland


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