Confucius is the Westernised name for a Chinese philosopher named Kung Fu Tsu (550-478 BC) He was a government servant who wanted to improve his own way of life and that of others.
He began to teach his philosophy and built up a large following. Later, he was appointed governer of a small district and he was able to incorporate a lot of his ideas and put them into practice.
Confucianism is still an influence in present day China, although the government don’t advertise it.