Confucius is the founder of Confucianism, and also a thinker and educator in China. For fourteen years, he has led his disciples around various states and countries. His thoughts and theories have far-reaching influence on later generations.

Or use attributive clauses, which is better.

Confucius is the founder of Confucianism in China, and also a thinker and educator in China. He and his disciples traveled around the world. His thoughts and theories have far-reaching influence on later generations.