Joachim van Plettenberg
Baron Joachim Ammena van Plettenberg (8 March 1739, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands – 18 August 1793, in Zwolle, Netherlands) was the governor of the Cape of Good Hope from 11 August 1771 to 14 February 1785. Plettenberg was presiding governor after Ryk Tulbagh's death. On 18 May 1774 he was permanently appointed as governor.
Baron Joachim van Plettenberg | |
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Joachim van Plettenberg, between 1750 and 1774 | |
| Acting Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
| In office 11 August 1771 – 18 May 1774 | |
| Preceded by | Ryk Tulbagh |
| Succeeded by | Pieter van Reede van Oudtshoorn |
| 11th Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
| In office 18 May 1774 – 14 February 1785 | |
| Preceded by | Pieter van Reede van Oudtshoorn |
| Succeeded by | Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1739 Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
| Died | 18 August 1793 (aged 54) Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Spouse | Cornelia Charlotte Feith |
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