Alexander Duff

Alexander Duff is the name of:

  • Alexander Duff (missionary) (1806–1878), Scottish missionary
  • Sir Alexander Duff (British Army officer) (1777–1851), Scottish general and Lord Lieutenant of Moray
  • Alexander Duff, 3rd Earl Fife (1731–1811), Scottish nobleman
  • Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife and 6th Earl Fife (1849–1912)
  • Alexander Ludovic Duff (1862–1933), Royal Navy officer

Famous quotes containing the words alexander and/or duff:

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    —Ezra Pound (1885–1972)

    “‘But why is your face so yellowy white,”
    —Henry Duff Traill (1842–1900)