Complex sentence: Nicholas Van Vranken Franchot II (May 5,1884-December 14,1938), was the New York State Superintendent of Public Works from January 4,1905 to January 14,1907.
Split into simpler sentences: Nicholas Van Vranken Franchot II (May 5,1884-December 14,1938) was an American politician from New York. He was New York State Superintendent of Public Works from January 4,1905 to January 14,1907.