Laurentino Gomes (born 1956 in Maringá, Paraná) is a Brazilian journalist and writer. He is best known as the author of the trilogy of books that cover the history of Brazil and Portugal during the 19th century. He has already released two of the three books: "1808", about the transfer of the Portuguese Court to Brazil; and "1822", about the Independence of Brazil. He is about to release the third and final book of the series, "1889", about the Proclamation of the Republic.