Complex sentence: David Campbell (August 7,1779March 19,1859) was a Virginia merchant, soldier, farmer and politician who became the 27th Governor of Virginia, serving from 1837 to 1840.
Split into simpler sentences: David Campbell (August 7,1779March 19,1859) was a Virginia merchant, soldier and political figure. He was the 27th Governor of Virginia, serving from 1837 to 1840.