page_title: Robert Lee Moore
hierarchical_section_title: Robert Lee Moore
caption_attribution_description: English: Robert Lee Moore (1882-1974), American mathematician
context_page_description: Robert Lee Moore was an American mathematician who taught for many years at the University of Texas. He is known for his work in general topology, for the Moore method of teaching university mathematics, and for his racist treatment of African-American mathematics students.
context_section_description: Robert Lee Moore (November 14, 1882 – October 4, 1974) was an American mathematician who taught for many years at the University of Texas. He is known for his work in general topology, for  the Moore method of teaching university mathematics, and for his racist treatment of African-American mathematics students.
caption: R. L. Moore (1882–1974)
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