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Lawrence Stephen (died 22 March 2006) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru.
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 | Nauruan |
Children | Marcus Stephen |
Political role edit
Lawrence Stephen served as a Member of the Parliament of Nauru from 1971 to 1977.
He subsequently served a second period as a Member of Parliament from 1980 to 1986, as well as a third period from 1992 to 1995.
Role in sport edit
He was involved for many years with the Nauru National Olympic Committee, and served as its General Secretary.
Family edit
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.
Death edit
Stephen died on 22 March 2006.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Births, Deaths and Marriages" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (22): 5. 19 April 2006.