John I, Lord of Polanen


John I, Lord of Polanen was Lord of Polanen, Lord of De Lek and Lord of Breda.

Life

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

Lord of Breda

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