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Lawrence Stephen

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Lawrence Stephen
Member of the Nauruan Parliament
for Anetan
In office
February 25, 1971 – November 12, 1977
Preceded byPaul Asa Diema
Succeeded byBucky Ika
In office
December 8, 1980 – December 8, 1986
Preceded byRoy Degoregore
Succeeded byRuby Dediya
In office
November 16, 1992 – November 26, 1995
Preceded byRuby Dediya
Succeeded byRuby Dediya
Personal details
Died22 March 2006
NationalityNauru Nauruan
ChildrenMarcus Stephen

Lawrence Stephen (died 22 March 2006) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru.

Political role

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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

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He was involved for many years with the Nauru National Olympic Committee, and served as its General Secretary.

Family

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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

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Stephen died on 22 March 2006.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Births, Deaths and Marriages" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (22): 5. 19 April 2006.