Lawrence Stephen

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

Contents 1 Political role 2 Sporting role 3 Family Background 4 See also 5 Link

[edit] 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.

[edit] Sporting role

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

One of Nauru's aspiring sportsmen during this period was his son Marcus Stephen who became a champion weightlifter, before emarking on a political career.

[edit] Family Background

Lawrence Stephen's son, Marcus Stephen, became President of Nauru in 2007.

[edit] See also

• Politics of Nauru
• Political_families_of_the_world#Nauru

[edit] Link

• "Lawrence Stephen attends ANOC meeting", 27 February, 2004

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