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