Born in New Zealand on the 2nd of June, 1949. At the age of seven, Michael entered the Society of Sacred Mission and then dropped his first name “Allan” to adopt “Michael” as his religious name.
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Michael Lapsley
- Born
- 2 June 1949
- Updated
- 23 Aug 2019
South African History Online. (2011, February 17). Michael Lapsley. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0008297
South African History Online (2011) 'Michael Lapsley', South African History Online, 17 February. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0008297 (Accessed: 12 September 2026).
South African History Online, Michael Lapsley [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0008297, (accessed 12 September 2026).
"Michael Lapsley." South African History Online, 17 Feb. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0008297. Accessed 12 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "Michael Lapsley." South African History Online. February 17, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0008297.
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