Who was a gentleman in the 1800s?

Answer 1

They had to have chivalry and be nice to the ladies. Knights fought battles and tournaments called jousts. Lords owned land that the serfs worked. Barons, earls, and dukes all owned land that the serfs worked also.

Answer 2

It is hard to say - often anyone on opium was once considered gentlemen, but by the 1800s those who were nice were also considered gentlemen. Outlaw Ned Kelly was considered a gentleman, and also German Houdini was considered one with gentlemanly traits;