Complex sentence: As such, many English gentry were given French-Estates and the idea was supported in 1417 during the conquest of upper Normandy during the reign of Henry V and was to be revived by Bedford.
Split into simpler sentences: As such, many English gentry were given French estates. The scheme was supported in 1417 during the conquest of upper Normandy during the reign of Henry V and was to be revived by Bedford.