Complex sentence: Thomas Wilson Dorr (November 5,1805--December 27,1854), American politician and reformer, known for leading the Dorr Rebellion, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Sullivan and Lydia (Allen) Dorr.
Split into simpler sentences: Thomas Wilson Dorr (November 5,1805--December 27,1854), was American politician and reformer, best known for leading the Dorr Rebellion. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Sullivan and Lydia (Allen) Dorr.