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Gomes de Brito
1843–1923
A lively chronicler of Lisbon, this Portuguese writer and historian devoted much of his work to the city’s streets, past, and everyday character. He also moved through the worlds of journalism, public service, and literary culture in late 19th- and early 20th-century Portugal.
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Noticia de livreiros e impressores de Lisbôa na 2ª metade do seculo XVI
by Gomes de Brito
About the author
José Joaquim Gomes de Brito (1843–1923) was a Portuguese author, journalist, and historian closely associated with the study of Lisbon. Born and died in Lisbon, he completed the Curso Superior de Letras and worked for the Lisbon City Council, where he also served for a time as acting director of the Municipal Archive.
Research on his life describes him as a multifaceted figure in Lisbon’s cultural history. He was linked to olisipography—the study of Lisbon—was a founding member of the Lisbon Geography Society, and took part in preparatory work for the Society of Portuguese Journalists and Writers. He also used several pseudonyms, including Brás Fogaça and Petintal de Alfama.
His writing is especially remembered for its attention to Lisbon itself, including works such as Ruas de Lisboa and Lisboa do passado, Lisboa dos nossos dias. Through that mix of historical curiosity, civic work, and literary activity, he helped preserve a vivid sense of the city’s memory.