Authors born in 1780
- Benjamin Greene Businessman, 1780
- Carl von Clausewitz Military Officer, 1780
- Charles Caleb Colton Cleric, 1780
- Charles Nodier Writer, 1780
- Edward Jesse Writer, 1780
- Elizabeth Fry Clergyman, 1780
- George Croly Poet, 1780
- John McKinley Statesman, 1780
- Nathaniel Chapman Physician, 1780
- Philip Hone Politician, 1780
- Pierre Jean de Beranger Musician, 1780
- Richard Mentor Johnson President, 1780
- William Ellery Channing Preacher, 1780
- William Hone Writer, 1780