Melis Stoke

Melis Stoke (c. 1235 – c. 1305) was a Dutch writer who lived in the 13th century.

Melis Stoke was probably born in the Dutch province of Zeeland around 1235.

He started writing in 1290 in Middle Dutch a chronicle in rhyme on the countship of Holland.

His most famous work was the Rijmkroniek, the chronicle in rhyme, among the first books written in the Dutch language.

Melis Stoke was a clerk in Floris V's service.