What does the cryptic crossword clue "What, historically, Martha became, following double first (4)" mean?

The definition is "What, historically, Martha became, following double first". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is LADY.

What, historically, Martha became, following double first (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28990 | 24 Down | 2023-02-10 flower

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