Complex sentence: On June 28,1868, he succeeded Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual as President of Venezuela, with his tenure lasting until February 20,1869, when he was followed by José Ruperto Monagas.
Split into simpler sentences: On June 28,1868, he succeeded Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual as President of Venezuela. His tenure lasting until February 20,1869, when he was followed by José Ruperto Monagas.