Authors born in 1772
- Archibald Alexander Theologian, 1772
- Charles Fourier Philosopher, 1772
- David Ricardo Economist, 1772
- Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel Philosopher, 1772
- Nachman of Breslov Founder, 1772
- Novalis Poet, 1772
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge Poet, 1772
- William Barnes Rhodes Author, 1772
- William Martin Philosopher, 1772
- William Wirt Author, 1772