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    Who were the three "petticoats" who in the opinion of a certain militaristic ruler in 18th century Germany had formed an alliance against his interests?

    Question #80688. Asked by Flem-ish. (May 19 07 11:44 PM)


    QuizMakerGod

    		Man, this was hard to find but I finally found it! The alliance between Madame Pompadour of France, Maria Theresa of Austria, and Elizabeth of Russia were known as the League of Three Petticoats.
    http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h31-gr.htm


    May 19 07, 11:53 PM
    Flem-ish

    		Well done. About der alte Fritz and the "Petticoat Plot", see also
    http://www.answers.com/topic/frederick-ii-of-prussia

    Frederick II of Prussia: Information from Answers.com

    May 20 07, 2:23 AM

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