Complex sentence: Roger Wolcott (September 2,1847-December 21,1900) was a significant United States political figure, serving as governor of Massachusetts between 1896 and 1900.
Split into simpler sentences: Roger Wolcott (September 2,1847-December 21,1900) was a significant U.S. political figure. He served as governor of Massachusetts between 1896 and 1900.