Background
Ordonez, Castor was born on March 28, 1880 in Palencia, Spain. Son of Nicanor and Rufina (Cabiedes) Ordonez.
Ordonez, Castor was born on March 28, 1880 in Palencia, Spain. Son of Nicanor and Rufina (Cabiedes) Ordonez.
Bachelor of Arts, Central House of Padres Paules, Madrid, 1901, Master of Arts, 1902. Doctor of Philosophy, Saint Mary's Seminary, Perryville, Missouri, 1915. Doctor of Science, De Paul University, 1917.
Teacher, De Paul University, since 1914, director department of biology and member of the board of trustees. Known for experimental work in crossing turkey and hen, experiments on cancer in rats, and discoveries in uses of electricity. Naturalized citizen, 1926.
Catholic.
Member Congregation of the Mission.
Member faculty Saint Vincent’s Seminary, Philippine Islands, 1904-1910.