Waltheof - Earl of Bernicia

     Waltheof - was born in Bernicia at the castle of Bamburgh. His ancient family had ruled from the castle of Bamburgh on the Northumbrian coast since the late ninth century. He was the Earl of Bernecia between 963 & 1006. Waltheof departed this life after 1006 in Bernicia at the castle of Bamburgh. He was still living when his son, Uchtred, took over the title of Earl of Northumbria.