John I, Lord of Polanen

John I, Lord of Polanen (c.1285 26 September 1342) was Lord of Polanen, Lord of De Lek and Lord of Breda.

John I, Lord of Polanen
Polanen coat of arms
Bornc.1285
Died26 September 1342(1342-09-26) (aged 56–57)
BuriedMonster, South Holland
Noble familyHouse of Polanen
FatherPhilips III van Duivenvoorde
MotherElisabeth van Vianen

Life

He was a son of Philips III van Duivenvoorde en Elisabeth van Vianen. He took part in the Battle of Cassel (1328) and in 1329 he was knighted. In 1339 he became bailiff of Kennemerland

Lord of Breda

In 1322 he married Catharina van Van Brederode (died 1372). He was the father of John II, Lord of Polanen.

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