Heinrich Oidtmann [SEP] place of birth
Heinrich Oidtmann
Heinrich Oidtmann (1838-1890) was a German doctor, stained glass artist, and writer. Oidtman is the namesake of Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH, the oldest stained-glass workshop in Germany.
Biography.
Heinrich Oidtmann started his career as a medical doctor in Linnich, Germany and later established a stained glass workshop. Oidtmann drew inspiration in setting up the workshop from his use of glass slides. His workshop would later grew into the Dr. H. Oidtmann GmbH by the efforts of his descendants.
church, the first column of which was erected on September 11, 1890. The walls were filled with mixed sand, gravel, and cement. The stained glass windows were imported from the Heinrich Oidtmann Company, a German stained glass firm, while local artisans assisted in applying the finishing touches.
The church was raised to the status of a minor basilica by Pope Leo XIII on June 24, 1890. Upon its completion the following year, on August 16, 1891, the Basílica Menor de San Sebastián was consecrated by