Authors born in 1786
- Benjamin Haydon Painter, 1786
- Carl Maria von Weber Composer, 1786
- Caroline Anne Southey Poet, 1786
- Charles Dunoyer Economist, 1786
- Chief Seattle Leader, 1786
- Davy Crockett Soldier, 1786
- Eaton Stannard Barrett Poet, 1786
- John Foster Architect, 1786
- Ludwig Borne Political Writer, 1786
- Nicholas Biddle Banker, 1786
- Wilhelm Grimm Author, 1786
- William L. Marcy Politician, 1786
- Winfield Scott Politician, 1786