A wide number of Mexican settlements were named Matamoros by Spanish settlers in honour of their patron saint.
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According to the legend, Saint James appeared as a warrior on his white horse with a white banner to help Christian armies of king Ramiro I of Asturias in battle against the Moors.
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Saint James the Moor-slayer (Spanish: Santiago Matamoros) is famous Spanish myth.
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