Lawrence Stephen

The Honourable Lawrence Stephen MP
Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Anetan
In office February 25, 1971 – November 12, 1977
Preceded by	Paul Asa Diema
Succeeded by	Bucky Ika
In office December 8, 1980 – December 8, 1986
Preceded by	Roy Degoregore
Succeeded by	Ruby Dediya
In office November 16, 1992 – November 26, 1995
Preceded by	Ruby Dediya
Succeeded by	Ruby Dediya
Personal details
Died	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.

See also

• Politics of Nauru
• Political families of the world#Nauru