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Charles Yorke

British politician and Lord Chancellor; (1722-1770)

  • Fame43.3
  • Momentum9.8
  • Wikipedia273
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Lived 1722–1770, aged 48
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  • Wikipedia
    8 languages
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  • Era
    1722–1770
    Aged 48
  • Awards
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    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-23

Charles Yorke PC was a British lawyer and politician who briefly served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. His father was also Lord Chancellor, and he began his career as a Member of Parliament. He served successively as Solicitor-General and Attorney-General for several governments, during which he was best known for writing what became the Quebec Act. He was appointed Lord Chancellor over his objections, but he committed suicide only three days after taking the post.

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43.3
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Momentum9.8
Historical7.2
Now attention50.0
Source confidence45.0
Completeness60.0
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