Guido de Bres | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1522 |
| Died | 31 May 1567 (aged 44–45) |
| Occupation(s) | Reformer, minister, author, theologian |
| Notable work | Belgic Confession |
| Theological work | |
| Era | Protestant Reformation |
| Tradition or movement | Calvinism |
| Main interests | Systematic theology |
Guido de Bres (also known as Guido de Bray,[1] Guy de Bray and Guido de Brès, 1522 – 31 May 1567) was a Walloon pastor, Protestant reformer and theologian, a student of John Calvin and Theodore Beza in Geneva. He was born in Mons, County of Hainaut, Southern Netherlands, and was executed at Valenciennes. De Bres compiled and published the Walloon Confession of Faith known as the Belgic Confession (1561) (Confessio Belgica) still in use today in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is also used by many Reformed Churches all over the world.