Authors born in 1797
- Alexandre Vinet Critic, 1797
- Alfred de Vigny Poet, 1797
- Andrew Combe Physician, 1797
- Carlo Blasis Dancer, 1797
- Charles Anthon Scholar, 1797
- Charles Hodge Theologian, 1797
- Charles Lyell Geologist, 1797
- Daniel Drew Financier, 1797
- Emily Eden Author, 1797
- Franz Schubert Composer, 1797
- George Julius Poulett Scrope Geologist, 1797
- George Linley Author, 1797
- Gerrit Smith Politician, 1797
- Kaiser Wilhelm I Statesman, 1797
- Louis Adolphe Thiers Statesman, 1797
- Mary Lyon Educator, 1797
- Mary Shelley Novelist, 1797
- Samuel Lover Author, 1797
- William Stephen Hamilton Politician, 1797