Authors born in 1808
- Abdelkader El Djezairi Leader, 1808
- Alphonse Karr Critic, 1808
- Andrew Johnson President, 1808
- Bernhard von Cotta Geologist, 1808
- Caroline Norton Writer, 1808
- Charles Tennyson Turner Poet, 1808
- Clara Lucas Balfour Author, 1808
- David A. Strauss Theologian, 1808
- David Friedrich Strauss Writer, 1808
- George Bramwell, 1st Baron Bramwell Judge, 1808
- George Stillman Hillard Lawyer, 1808
- Gerard De Nerval Poet, 1808
- James Nasmyth Engineer, 1808
- Jefferson Davis Politician, 1808
- Lysander Spooner Lawyer, 1808
- Napoleon III President, 1808
- Octavius Winslow Preacher, 1808
- Salmon P. Chase Politician, 1808
- Salmon Portland Chase Politician, 1808
- William Arnot Theologian, 1808
- Willis Gaylord Clark Poet, 1808