Charles Stanhope, 8th Earl of Harrington
Charles Augustus Stanhope, 8th Earl of Harrington | |
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| 8th Earl of Harrington | |
A studio portrait of the 8th Earl | |
| Tenure | 1881–1917 |
| Predecessor | Charles Stanhope, 7th Earl of Harrington (father) |
| Successor | Dudley Stanhope, 9th Earl of Harrington (younger brother) |
| Other titles | Viscount Petersham Baron Harrington |
| Born | Charles Augustus Stanhope 9 January 1844 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 5 February 1917 (aged 73) Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence | Elvaston Castle Harrington House |
| Spouse(s) | The Hon. Eva Elizabeth Carrington, daughter of Robert Carrington, 2nd Baron Carrington. |
| Issue | No issue |
| Parents | Charles Stanhope, 7th Earl of Harrington Elizabeth Still de Pearsall (daughter of Robert Lucas de Pearsall of Wartensee Castle, Switzerland) |
| Occupation | Peer, polo player |
Charles Augustus Stanhope, 8th Earl of Harrington (9 January 1844 – 5 February 1917), known as Viscount Petersham from 1866 to 1881, was a British peer and successful polo player.