About W. L. Mooty
Lived 1906 – 1992 (aged 86). W. L. Mooty was an American lawyer and politician.
William Lewis Mooty (May 23, 1906 – June 16, 1992), was an American Republican politician, farmer, and lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1961 until 1965.
Born in Grundy County, Iowa, Mooty served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Mooty received his bachelor's and law degrees from University of Iowa. He practiced law and managed his farm. Mooty served on the Grundy Center, Iowa city council and in the Iowa House of Representatives. He later served as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa under Norman A. Erbe and Harold E. Hughes.
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Who was W. L. Mooty?
American politician
When was W. L. Mooty born?
W. L. Mooty was born on 16 June 1906 in Grundy County.
When did W. L. Mooty die?
W. L. Mooty died on 16 June 1992.
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W. L. Mooty was a lawyer and politician.
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W. L. Mooty was American.
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