Baron Joachim Ammena van Plettenberg
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Joachim Ammena van Plettenberg (8 March 1739, Leeuwarden, Nederland – 18 August 1793, Zwolle, Nederland) was the governor of the Cape of Good Hope from 11 August 1771 to 14 February 1785. He replaced Ryk Tulbagh presiding governor after his death. On 18 May 1774 he was permanently appointed as governor.
The town of Plettenberg Bay was named after him in 1779.
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