Alexander the Great was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and he created one of the largest empires of the ancient world by the age of thirty, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. br br Alexander's legacy extended beyond his military conquests. Some of the cities he founded became major cultural centers, many surviving into the 21st century. br br For more quotes, download our FREE app using the link below.