Hyman G. Rickover
Physicist

Hyman G. Rickover Net Worth

Hyman G. Rickover, born Chaim Godalia Rickover, was a Polish-born American engineer who is known as the 'Father of the Nuclear Navy'. He was instrumental in the development of the first nuclear submarine for the U.S. Navy, and was the driving force behind the use of nuclear reactors to power ships. He was put in charge of the project and his efforts helped the U.S. Navy become a leader in nuclear technology.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 27, 1900
Birth Place Poland
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 8, 1986 (age 86)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Born Chaim Godalia Rickover, he is the 'Father of the nuclear navy,' who helped the U.S. build its first nuclear submarine. He also convinced the U.S. Navy that ships could be powered by nuclear reactors, and was put him in charge of the project.

Before Fame

His family fled Russia during the Russian pogroms of 1905 that killed over 3000 jews and he had to overcome considerable anti-Semitism while studying at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Trivia

Despite spending most of his career advocating for naval nuclear propulsion he commented, towards the end of his career, that if it were up to him he would "sink the all".

Family Life

He met his Future wife, Ruth D. Masters, when they were both students at Columbia University; the couple married in 1931.

Associated With

After criticizing the national defense policy of President Ronald Reagan, he was forced into retirement.

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