Complex sentence: Gabrielle had been one of the most consistent supporters of absolutism and bequeathed these political sympathies to her son and following her death in 1793, Charles took a protective interest in her son's career.
Split into simpler sentences: Gabrielle had been one of the most consistent supporters of absolutism. She bequeathed these political sympathies to her son and following her death in 1793, Charles took a protective interest in her son's career.