Authors born in 1836
- Adoniram Judson Gordon Preacher, 1836
- Alexander Whyte Theologian, 1836
- Anna Brackett Philosopher, 1836
- Augustus Hopkins Strong Theologian, 1836
- Bret Harte Writer, 1836
- Brigham Young Jr. President, 1836
- Charles Goodnight Businessman, 1836
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Physician, 1836
- G. H. Pember Theologian, 1836
- John W. Foster Diplomat, 1836
- Joseph Cannon Politician, 1836
- Joseph Chamberlain Statesman, 1836
- Kalakaua King, 1836
- Nikolay Dobrolyubov Critic, 1836
- Norman Lockyer Astronomer, 1836
- Ramakrishna Philosopher, 1836
- W. S. Gilbert Novelist, 1836
- Walter Besant Novelist, 1836
- Washington Gladden Pastor, 1836
- Wilhelm Steinitz Chess Player, 1836
- William D. Hoard Politician, 1836
- Winslow Homer Painter, 1836
- Yamaoka Tesshu Samurai, 1836