Complex sentence: Several revolts broke out, led by Henry's children who were eager to acquire power and lands, sometimes backed by France, Scotland and the Welsh princes; after a final confrontation with Henry, his son Richard succeeded to the throne in 1189.
Split into simpler sentences: Several revolts broke out, led by Henry's children who were eager to acquire power and lands, sometimes backed by France, Scotland and the Welsh princes. After a final confrontation with Henry, his son Richard succeeded to the throne in 1189.