BAUHIN (John), a great botanist, was born about the middle of the 16th century. He took his doctor's degree in physic, in 1562; and afterwards became principal physician to Frederick duke of Wirtemberg. The most considerable of his works is his Universal History of Plants.

BAUHIN (Caspar, or Gaspar), younger brother to the preceding, was born at Basil, 1575; and distinguished himself by his skill in anatomy and botany. In 1580, he was chosen first professor of these sciences at Basil; 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.