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

Nauru Nauru ( or ; na, Naoero), officially the Republic of Nauru ( na, Repubrikin Naoero) and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in Oceania, in the Central Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Ki ...

Political role

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

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

Family

One of

'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

Stephen died on 22 March 2006.

References

Members of the Parliament of Nauru People from Anetan District 1939 births 2006 deaths 20th-century Nauruan politicians {{Nauru-politician-stub

Political role

Role in sport

Family

Death

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