Complex sentence: Robert Torrens (1775-1856) was an Irish judge; he enjoyed a high reputation for ability and integrity, and despite occasional complaints about his infirmity remained on the Bench into old age.
Split into simpler sentences: Robert Torrens (1775-1856) was an Irish judge. He enjoyed a high reputation for ability and integrity, and, despite occasional complaints about his infirmity, remained on the Bench into old age.