BAUTISTA, Jose (bow-tees'-tah), Mexican monk, lived in the latter half of the 16th century. He belonged to the Franciscan order, was superior of the con vent of Texcoco, and taught theology. He wrote the following works: "Informationes Confessariorum in India vel America," " De Miseria et Brevitate Vitae," and "Platicas Morales de los Indios." BAUTISTA, Juan, Mexican linguist, born in the city of Mexico in 1555; died about 1612. He entered the Franciscan order, soon mastered philosophy and theology, and became superior of the convents of Texcoco and Tlaltelolco. Bautista, being of Spanish parentage, did not know the Mexican language; but he undertook its study, and, having become thoroughly acquainted with it, wrote many books in Mexican, and translated others from the Spanish. His writings make a great number of volumes, all intended to enlighten the Indians and teach them religion and moral philosophy. Bautista is considered as having no equal as a writer in Mexican for elegance and purity of style.