John V, Lord of Arkel

During the reign of Albert I, the county suffered from a series of conflicts known as the Hook and Cod wars. John V sided with Albert I and the Cods. However, during a campaign in West Frisia, John V came into conflict with Albert's son, William VI, who sided with the Hooks. The murder of Aleid van Poelgeest may also have played a role in their animosity. Albert informed his father that John was no longer a faithful ally and John declared himself independent and refused to participate in further campaigns against the Frisians. This triggered the Arkel War, in which William VI conquered Arkel. John V lost his land and spent the years 1415–1426 in captivity. == Death ==

John V died in Leerdam in 1428. His son William inherited his claim on the Land of Arkel. == Marriage and issue ==

On 18 October 1376, John married Joanna of Jülich, a daughter of Duke William II of Jülich and heiress to the Duchy of Guelders. She died in 1394. John and Joanna had two children: • William (died 1 December 1417 in Gorinchem) • Maria (died 1415 in IJsselstein), married John II, Count of Egmond John also had four illegitimate children: • Otto (died 1475 in Utrecht), married Jacobje of Arkel and had issue • Henneke (died 1420), married John of Egmond, Lord of Wateringen • Dirk • Wynand (born 1426), goldsmith William died when he tried to reconquer Gorinchem, which had been a possession of Arkel for many years. He was between 30 and 34 years old and had no male heir. The Land of Arkel was divided between Holland and Guelders. == References ==