Complex sentence: Edward Riou (20 November 1762--2 April 1801), was an officer of the Royal Navy who served during the French Revolutionary Wars under several of the most distinguished naval officers of his age and won fame and honour for two incidents in particular.
Split into simpler sentences: Edward Riou (20 November 1762--2 April 1801), was an officer of the Royal Navy who served during the French Revolutionary Wars. He served under several of the most distinguished naval officers of his age and won fame and honour for two incidents in particular.