Background
Walraven was the son of Reinoud I van Brederode and Jolanda van Gennep.
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Walraven Brederode
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Career
In 1396 Walraven took part in the campaigns against the West Frisians, under the command of Albert of Bavaria. Walraven was made Burgrave of Stavoren on 8 September 1400, but he kept the function for only a short time before relinquishing it again. In the same year he participated in the siege of Gorinchem, where he was taken captive.
He only managed to escape in 1409, having grown much animosity against January V van Arkel, who had held him captive for years.
He rejoined the Count of Holland, William VI and participated in the Arkel wars. As a result of the marriage he received the title of lord of Vianen and Ameide.
In 1417 the Hook and Cod wars broke out again, and the Cod faction, led by William van Arkel, initiated a new siege of Gorinchem. Walraven quickly moved an army to relieve Gorinchem, but in the narrow streets of the city he was struck by an arrow and died.
He was buried in Vianen.
Reinoud II van Brederode (1415 – 16 October 1473)
Gijsbrecht van Brederode (1417–1475), Bishop of Utrecht
Walravina van Brederode (1418–1460).
Membership
He was a member of the council of the count of Holland, and after the death of William VI he received the temporary function of Stadtholder.
