Who are referred to as the “buccaneering trinity” of those days? Why are they called so?

Who are referred to as the “buccaneering trinity” of those days? W

1.	Who are referred to as the “buccaneering trinity” of those days? Why are they called so?
Answer» The Dutch, the French and the English are referred to as the ‘buccaneering trinity’. In those days these three powers fought with one another continuously for possession of the island which had three advantages – spices and sugar, strategic position with regard to the maritime route and, advantageous position for piratical purposes.