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To: xsmommy
Sorry. I was trying to convey this

After military maneuvering from, what is now called, Matanzas Bay, he attacked Fort Caroline by land and subsequently defeated the French forces. Then, following orders from King Phillip II of Spain, he had French prisoners executed. The Bay was thereafter known as Matanzas, which means slaughter in Spanish.

Matanzas Bay is in St. Augustine . The "French forces" mentioned here are Huguenot pilgrims.

The other one St. Anselm

try this link.

239 posted on 11/21/2004 6:46:12 AM PST by Dutchgirl (Be still and know that I am God.- Psalm 46:10)
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To: Dutchgirl

i know what Matanza means, so that is why i asked! interesting stuff on St. Anselm. There is an excellent all boys catholic school in DC named St Anselm's Abbey, seems appropriately named.


242 posted on 11/21/2004 6:52:14 AM PST by xsmommy
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