# Ludwig Scotty

_Nauruan politician, president_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Ludwig Derangadage Scotty was a Nauruan politician who twice served as President of Nauru and was Speaker of Parliament five times between 2000 and 2016. He served as president from 29 May 2003 to 8 August 2003 and again from 22 June 2004 until his ousting in a vote of no confidence on 19 December 2007.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 June 1948 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Anabar District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P19))
- **Died:** 25 February 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Nauru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P106))
- **Education:** University of the South Pacific ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P69))
- **Positions held:** Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (11 June 2013 – 13 July 2016); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (1 November 2010 – 18 April 2013); Minister for Finance (2005–2006); President of Nauru (22 June 2004 – 19 December 2007); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (24 February 2004 – 14 July 2004); President of Nauru (29 May 2003 – 8 August 2003); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (25 May 2001 – 19 December 2002); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (13 April 2000 – 29 March 2001) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ludwig Scotty born?**  
Ludwig Scotty was born on 20 June 1948 in Anabar District.

**What positions has Ludwig Scotty held?**  
Positions held by Ludwig Scotty include: Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (2013–2016); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (2010–2013); Minister for Finance (2005–2006); President of Nauru (2004–2007); Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru (2004–2004).

**Where did Ludwig Scotty study?**  
Ludwig Scotty was educated at University of the South Pacific.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ludwig Scotty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Scotty) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q313003](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313003) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ludwig Scotty (cropped 3x4).jpg by 總統府 (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ludwig_Scotty_(cropped_3x4).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Ludwig Scotty". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ludwig-scotty. Retrieved 10 November 2026.