Paul Heinrich Emil Baehrens (24 September 1848, in Bayenthal – 26 September 1888, in Groningen) was a German classical scholar. After completing his studies he became Privatdozent at Jena. In 1877 he was appointed ordinary professor at the University of Groningen. He published editions of many Latin authors, including Catullus, Propertius and minor poets. His son Wilhelm Baehrens also became a classical scholar.