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Lawrence Stephen | |
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Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Anetan | |
In office February 25,1971 –November 12,1977 | |
Preceded by | Paul Asa Diema |
Succeeded by | Bucky Ika |
In office December 8,1980 –December 8,1986 | |
Preceded by | Roy Degoregore |
Succeeded by | Ruby Dediya |
In office November 16,1992 –November 26,1995 | |
Preceded by | Ruby Dediya |
Succeeded by | Ruby Dediya |
Personal details | |
Died | 22 March 2006 |
Nationality | ![]() |
Children | Marcus Stephen |
Lawrence Stephen (died 22 March 2006) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru.
Lawrence Stephen served as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru from 1971 to 1977,again from 1980 to 1986,and for a third time from 1992 to 1995.
He was involved for many years with the Nauru National Olympic Committee,and served as its General Secretary.
Stephen was a member of the Eamwit tribe. [1] One of Nauru's aspiring sportsmen during this period was his son Marcus Stephen who became a champion weightlifter,before embarking on a political career. He became President of Nauru in 2007.
Stephen died on 22 March 2006. [1]