Here's a look at the life of televangelist Pat Robertson.

Personal: Birth date: March 22, 1930

Birth place: Lexington, Virginia

Birth name: Marion Gordon Robertson

Father: Absalom Willis Robertson, politician

Mother: Gladys Churchill (Willis) Robertson

Marriage: Adelia "Dede" (Elmer) Robertson (August 27, 1954 - present)

Children: Timothy, Elizabeth, Gordon, Ann

Education: Washington and Lee University, B.A., 1950; Yale University, J.D., 1955; New York Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1959

Military service: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1948 - 1952, First Lieutenant

Religion: Christian

Other Facts: Robertson's political platform included fiscal and moral conservatism.

Has a recipe for "age-defying" pancakes.

Timeline: January 11, 1960 - Founds the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).

1961 - Is ordained as a Southern Baptist minister.

October 1, 1961 - CBN goes on the air for the first time.

1966 - Creates "The 700 Club" television program.

1977 - Founds CBN University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is later renamed Regent University.

1987 - Resigns from the Southern Baptist Convention ministry to run for president.

May 16, 1988 - Drops out of the presidential race.