BAUHIN (Caspar, or Gaspar), younger brother to the preceding, was born at Basel 1550; and distinguished himself by his skill in anatomy and botany. In 1580, he was chosen first professor of these sciences at Basel; and in 1614, was made first professor of physic and first physician of that city, which he held till his death, which happened in 1623, at the age of 63. He wrote, 1. Anatomical Institutions; 2. Prodromus Theatri Botanici; and other works.