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Lord Earlybird

Eccentric old peer and father of Lord Silverbridge's friend.

minor

Also known as poor Lord Earlybird, The Earl of Earlybird

First appearance: xxix the two candidates for silverbridge

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The reclusive earl who is ultimately nominated for the Garter, much to his own amazement.
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Lord Earlybird first appears in 0028 xxix the two candidates for silverbridge.

In The New K.G.: The reclusive earl who is ultimately nominated for the Garter, much to his own amazement.

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TDThe Duke of Om…STSir Timothy Be…TDThe Duchess of…LELord Earlybird

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  • Other

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  • Extended political and social network
  • Wharton family and associates

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lord Earlybird in xxix the two candidates for silverbridge
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