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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 MP for Newtown 1830–1831, Lincolnshire 1831–1832 and Lincolnshire North 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 Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
1857–1862
Succeeded by