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Saint Martin of Leon (c. 1130 – January 12 1203) was a priest and canon regular of the Augustinian Order. Born at León Martin along with his father Juan withdrew from the world to the canonry of St. Marcellinus in León after the death of his mother. Martin was educated at this canonry and after the death of his father Martin decided to undertake a major pilgrimage visiting the cities of Rome and Constantinople.Returning to Spain he took the religious habit at St.
