List of Famous people with last name Rickover

Hyman G. Rickover

First Name Hyman
Last Name Rickover
Born on January 27, 1900
Died on July 8, 1986 (aged 86)

Hyman G. Rickover was an Admiral in the U.S. Navy. He directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of the U.S. Naval Reactors office. In addition, he oversaw the development of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor used for generating electricity. Rickover is also one of four people who have been awarded two Congressional Gold Medals.

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