Wolfgang Stammberger (14 July 1920 – 1 May 1982) was a German jurist and politician. He served as German Minister of Justice from 1961 to 1962. Born in Coburg, Bavaria, Stammberger saw his studies interrupted by World War II, but eventually earned his doctorate from the University of Erlangen. He became a member of the German Bundestag in 1953, and retained his seat until 1969. In 1964, he switched from the Free Democratic Party to the Social Democratic Party. Between 1970 and 1978, he served as mayor of Coburg. His niece, Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, later also served as Minister of Justice. External links Short bio at Friedrich Naumann Stiftung 1920 births 1982 deaths People from Coburg German military personnel of World War II Justice ministers of Germany Members of the Bundestag for Bavaria Members of the Bundestag 1965–1969 Members of the Bundestag 1961–1965 Members of the Bundestag 1957–1961 Members of the Bundestag 1953–1957 University of Erlangen-Nuremberg alumni Members of the Bundestag for the Free Democratic Party (Germany)