The Order of Santiago, a Spanish order of knighthood, originates from St. James' supposed involvement at the Battle of Clavijo.
A wide number of Mexican settlements were named Matamoros by Spanish settlers in honour of their patron saint.

Matamoros can also be found as a Hispanic family name, for instance Miguel Matamoros.
The Order of Santiago, a Spanish order of knighthood, originates from St. James' supposed involvement at the Battle of Clavijo. A wide number of Mexican settlements were named Matamoros by Spanish settlers in honour of their patron saint.
Matamoros can also be found as a Hispanic family name, for instance Miguel Matamoros.
Saint James Matamoros