Detailed Instructions: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Q: Although he was the second Supreme Director of Chile ( 1817 1823 ) , he is considered one of Chile 's founding fathers , as he was the first holder of this title to head a fully independent Chilean state .
A:
Although he was the second ( 1817 1823 ) , he is considered one of Chile 's founding fathers .