Sir Evelyn Grant Duff – Diplomat, Artist and Patron of the Arts Sir Evelyn Mountstuart Grant Duff (9 October 1863 – 19 September 1926) was a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to Switzerland during a pivotal period in Iranian history. Beyond his distinguished career in public service, Duff possessed a remarkable artistic talent—primarily focused on Greek antiquities—that profoundly shaped his worldview and enriched the cultural landscape of Britain. His life’s journey exemplifies Victorian idealism intertwined with intellectual curiosity and unwavering dedication to fostering internat…