Luiz Castanho de Almeida (November 6, 1904 in Guareí - February 28, 1981, in Sorocaba) was a priest, historian and writer.
Son of Colonel Anibal Castanho de Almeida and Ana Candida Rolim.
Between 1940 and 1944, he was rector of the diocesan Minor Seminary of São Carlos Borromeu of Sorocaba.
He became nationally known for articles that discuss folklore, customs, history, biography, and religion.
He left some 22 books published and unpublished, which are on file of the Historical, Geographical and Genealogical Institute of Sorocaba - Ihggs, located in the "House of Aluisio de Almeida."