Complex sentence: Charles Pierre Melly (born Tuebrook, Liverpool, England; 25 May 1829--1888) was a philanthropist mostly known today for his drinking fountains, which he created to make drinking water available to the public.
Split into simpler sentences: Charles Pierre Melly (1829--1888), was born in Tuebrook, Liverpool, on 25 May 1829. Charles Melly is probably most notable today for his drinking fountains created to make drinking water available to the public.