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The Lady was established in 1885 by Thomas Gibson Bowles, as a magazine for gentlewomen, a weekly guide to navigating the social minefield of well-to-do British life.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

In 1987, when my book first appeared, the scholarly consensus was that “Dido and Aeneas” was written for Josias Priest’s boarding school for young gentlewomen.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2017

His carefully concealed soft spot for distressed gentlewomen and exiled court figures like Catherine and her daughter, Mary Tudor, leads him to make small but largely unappreciated efforts on their behalf.

From Salon • May 28, 2012

He rarely attempts to find evidence that would get a senator or CEO thrown in jail. gentlemen and gentlewomen do this daily.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2011

She was one of the few gentlewomen I have ever known, and has remained throughout my life the measure of what a human being can be.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou