Bauhin - Definition


Bauhin - Definition

Bauhin -- A family of physicians and scientists.

Jean Bauhin (1511 - 1582), a French physician, who moved with his family to Basel after conversion to Protestantism.
Gaspard Bauhin, or Caspar Bauhin (January 17, 1560 – December 5, 1624), Swiss-French botanist.

Johann Bauhin, or Jean Bauhin (1541-1613), Swiss-French botanist.

The genus of plants Bauhinia was named after the brothers.

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