Complex sentence: He was soon after, in 1820, elected a director of the East India Company, and continued to act in this capacity until his death at his residence, 49 Portland Place, on 4 May 1841.
Split into simpler sentences: He was soon after, in 1820, elected a director of the East India Company, and continued to act in this capacity until his death. He died at his residence, 49 Portland Place, on 4 May 1841.