Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson was an American televangelist, media executive, political commentator, and Republican presidential candidate.
Pat Robertson was an American televangelist, broadcaster, and conservative political activist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network and hosted The 700 Club. He died in 2023 at age 93.
Key details
Born Marion Gordon Robertson in Lexington, Virginia, in 1930, he became a leading figure in the U.S. religious right. He founded the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960, launched The 700 Club, and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1988. He also founded Regent University, Operation Blessing, and the American Center for Law and Justice. Robertson died on June 8, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What it is
Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) grew into a major Christian media organization, reaching evangelical viewers globally. The 700 Club, his long-running talk and news program, blended religious broadcasting with conservative political commentary, making him an influential voice in Christian media.
Why it matters
Robertson shaped the modern religious right in the United States, helping mobilize evangelical Christians into political activism. His media empire and organizations continue to influence conservative Christian thought, with echoes in Canadian evangelical audiences through international broadcasting.
In short
- Founded the Christian Broadcasting Network and hosted The 700 Club.
- Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1988.
- A leading figure in the U.S. religious right and conservative Christian activism.
- Died June 8, 2023, at age 93.
Robertson was internationally known through Christian broadcasting and conservative media, so his influence was visible to Canadian viewers and evangelical audiences, but he was primarily a U.S. religious and political figure.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_RobertsonSupports: Birth name, birth and death dates, career overview, political activity, and death age.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pat-RobertsonSupports: Biography, founding of Christian Broadcasting Network, conservative views, and death details.
- Christian Broadcasting Network — https://cbn.com/person/pat-robertsonSupports: CBN leadership and organizations founded by Robertson.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/pat-robertson-dead.htmlSupports: Death date, age at death, and political influence.
- WUSF — https://www.wusf.org/2023-06-08/pat-robertson-televangelist-and-a-leader-of-the-religious-right-dies-at-93Supports: Role in religious right, The 700 Club, and death at 93.