Arch A. Moore

American politician (1923–2015)
Person human Q365572
Arch A. Moore
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Arch A. Moore

Summary

Arch A. Moore is a human[1]. He was born in Moundsville[2]. He was born on April 16, 1923[3]. He died in Charleston[4]. He died on January 7, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (911 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arch A. Moore's place of birth was Moundsville[2].
  • Arch A. Moore died in Charleston[4].
  • Arch A. Moore was born on April 16, 1923[3].
  • Arch A. Moore died on January 7, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[9].
  • Arch A. Moore was married to Shelley Riley Moore[10].
  • A child of Arch A. Moore was Shelley Moore Capito[11].
  • Arch A. Moore held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Arch A. Moore's professions included politician[6].
  • Arch A. Moore's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Arch A. Moore held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Arch A. Moore held the position of Governor of West Virginia[14].
  • Arch A. Moore held the position of Governor of West Virginia[15].
  • Arch A. Moore held the position of Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates[16].
  • Arch A. Moore was educated at Lafayette College[17].
  • Arch A. Moore's education included a stint at West Virginia University College of Law[18].
  • Arch A. Moore's education included a stint at West Virginia University[19].
  • Arch A. Moore received the Bronze Star Medal[20].
  • Arch A. Moore received the Purple Heart[21].
  • Arch A. Moore received the Combat Infantryman Badge[22].
  • Arch A. Moore received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[23].
  • Arch A. Moore's religion is recorded as Methodism[24].
  • Arch A. Moore is recorded as male[25].
  • Arch A. Moore's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Arch A. Moore was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Arch A. Moore's place of birth was Moundsville[2]. He was born on April 16, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Lafayette College[17], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in Easton[31]; West Virginia University College of Law[18], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1878[34]; and West Virginia University[19], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1867[37], headquartered in Morgantown[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[39], in United States[40]; Governor of West Virginia[14], a governor[41], in United States[42], founded in 1863[43]; and Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[20], a courage award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1944[46]; Purple Heart[21], a medallion[47], in United States[48], founded in 1932[49]; Combat Infantryman Badge[22], a military decoration[50], founded in 1943[51]; and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[23], a campaign medal[52], in United States[53].

Personal Life

Arch A. Moore was married to Shelley Riley Moore[10]. A child of him was Shelley Moore Capito[11]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[24]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

Arch A. Moore died on January 7, 2015[5]. He died in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Arch A. Moore ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (911 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Arch A. Moore born?

Arch A. Moore was born in Moundsville[2].

Where did Arch A. Moore die?

Arch A. Moore died in Charleston[4].

Who was Arch A. Moore married to?

Arch A. Moore's spouses include Shelley Riley Moore[10].

What did Arch A. Moore do for work?

Arch A. Moore worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Arch A. Moore go to school?

Arch A. Moore was educated at Lafayette College[17], West Virginia University College of Law[18], and West Virginia University[19].

What awards did Arch A. Moore receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[20], Purple Heart[21], Combat Infantryman Badge[22], and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[23].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Arch, Alfred
    Convicted of obstruction of justice
    Spouse Shelley Riley Moore
    Family name Moore
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