Louis Cardis (1825–1877) was an American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1874 until his assassination in 1877.
He served as a captain in Giuseppe Garibaldi's army before immigrating to the United States in 1854.
He quickly learned the Spanish language and established a political power base with the Mexican American citizens of the area.
Two months later Howard was killed by Cardis' former supporters from San Elizario.
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