Maria van Utrecht

Maria van Utrecht (c.1551, possibly in Rodenrijs – 19 March 1629, Amersfoort) was a notable figure in the Dutch Revolt and the history of the Netherlands.

He wished to make Maria his sole heir but first she needed to become legitimate - she was therefore adopted by Adriaan Willemsz Plas, a barge owner from Vlaardingen.

They lived in her Delft house with her uncle Paul until in 1576 Johan was appointed pensionary of Rotterdam, to which they then moved.

Johan maintained his innocence and so no reprieve or pardon was offered, which also applied to his wife and children.

Johan's sons plotted revenge and in 1623 made a failed assassination attempt against Maurice, Prince of Orange.