This name was popularized in continental Europe by the works of the 18th-century Scottish poet James Macpherson. Napoleon was an admirer of Macpherson, and he suggested Oscar as the second middle name of his godson, who eventually became king of Sweden as Oscar I. Another notable bearer was the Irish writer and humourist Oscar Wilde (1854-1900).
Around The Town - Kingsteignton Town Council. Kingsteignton in the county of Devon is situated alongside the A380 road between Exeter and Torbay. It is within the Teignbridge District Council area. Until the 1st January 2009, Kingsteignton was considered to be the largest village in England. However, with a population of over 11,000, and the threat of being incorporated into the nearby town of Newton Abbot the then parish council made the decision to change the status to that of a Town Council.
The Williamsburg County courthouse, located in Kingstree was designed by the famous architect Robert Mills who also designed the Washington Monument. Francis Marion led Colonial troops in battle against the British in Kingstree. R&B singer Maxine Brown is from Kingstree.