Lawrence Stephen
{{Short description|Nauruan politician}}
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|predecessor1 = Paul Asa Diema
|successor1 = Bucky Ika
|term_start1 = February 25, 1971
|term_end1 = November 12, 1977
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|predecessor2 = Roy Degoregore
|successor2 = Ruby Dediya
|term_start2 = December 8, 1980
|term_end2 = December 8, 1986
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|successor3 = Ruby Dediya
|term_start3 = November 16, 1992
|term_end3 = November 26, 1995
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|death_date = 22 March 2006
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|nationality = {{flagicon|Nauru}} Nauruan
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Lawrence Stephen (died 22 March 2006) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru.
Political role
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.
Role in sport
He was involved for many years with the Nauru National Olympic Committee, and served as its General Secretary.
=Family=
Stephen was a member of the Eamwit tribe. 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
See also
References
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Category:Members of the Parliament of Nauru
Category:People from Anetan District
Category:20th-century Nauruan politicians
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