Lawrence Stephen Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Lawrence Stephen
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Constituency Mp:Anetan
Parliament:Nauruan
Predecessor1:Paul Asa Diema
Successor1:Bucky Ika
Term Start1:February 25, 1971
Term End1:November 12, 1977
Predecessor2:Roy Degoregore
Successor2:Ruby Dediya
Term Start2:December 8, 1980
Term End2:December 8, 1986
Predecessor3:Ruby Dediya
Successor3:Ruby Dediya
Term Start3:November 16, 1992
Term End3:November 26, 1995
Death Date:22 March 2006
Nationality: Nauruan
Children:Marcus Stephen

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.

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

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

Stephen died on 22 March 2006.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 19 April 2006. Births, Deaths and Marriages . Republic of Nauru Government Gazette . 22. 5.