Authors born in 1788
- Adoniram Judson Missionary, 1788
- Arthur Schopenhauer Philosopher, 1788
- Aubrey de Vere Poet, 1788
- Augustin-Jean Fresnel Physician, 1788
- George Combe Lawyer, 1788
- Lewis Tappan Businessman, 1788
- Lord Byron Poet, 1788
- Sacagawea Interpreter, 1788
- William Carroll Politician, 1788
- William Henry Maule Lawyer, 1788