Complex sentence: Robert Mudie (1777--1842) was a newspaper editor and author, born in Angus, Scotland on 28 June 1777, was the youngest son of John Mudie, a weaver, and his wife, Elizabeth, née Bany.
Split into simpler sentences: Robert Mudie (1777--1842) was a newspaper editor and author. He was born in Angus, Scotland on 28 June 1777, was the youngest son of John Mudie, a weaver, and his wife, Elizabeth, née Bany.