Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (September 14, 1547 – May 13, 1619) was a Dutch statesman, who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain.
Personal Life
Oldenbarneveldt was married in 1575 to Maria van Tjtrecht. He left two sons, the lords of Groeneveld and Stoutenburg, and two daughters. A conspiracy against the life of Maurice, in which the sons of Oldenbarneveldt took part, was discovered in 1623. Stoutenburg, who was the chief accomplice, made his escape and entered the service of Spain; Groeneveld was executed..
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The Nederland Line ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt carried his name from 1930 to 1963.
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