became a legend in his own time
 

* 1.he became infamous while still alive

2.those around him turned him into a notable person of his time

English Related Words* 12 hour time format

* 12-hour time format

* 24 hour time format

* 24-hour time format

* a bad time

* a different time

* a fool and his money are soon parted

* a great time

* a hard time

* a load was taken off his mind

* a long time

* a long time ago

* a peacock in his pride

* a rough time

* a rough time of it