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Rickover pictured in 1955 as a rear admiral Birth name Chaim Godalia Rickover Nickname(s) 'Father of the Nuclear Navy' Born January 27, 1900 ( 1900-01-27), Died July 8, 1986 ( 1986-07-09) (aged 86), U.S. Allegiance Service/ branch Years of service 1918–1982 Rank Commands held Battles/wars Awards (3) (2) (2) Spouse(s) Ruth D. Masters (1931–1972 (her death); 1 child) Eleonore A. Bednowicz (1974–1986 (his death)) Hyman G.

Download E T I Eloquence Definition. Rickover (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986),, directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of. In addition, he oversaw the development of the, the world's first commercial used for generating electricity. Known as the 'Father of the ', Rickover's profound effects on the Navy and its most powerful warships were of such scope that he 'may well go down in history as one of the Navy's most important officers.' He served in a for nearly 30 years (1953 to 1982), ending his career as a. His total of 63 years of active duty service made Rickover the longest-serving naval officer and the longest serving member of the U.S armed forces in history.