FACTBOX-Sarah Palin, Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate

(Reuters) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the first woman to run on a Republican presidential ticket.

Following are some biographical details about Palin, who was little known nationally before she was chosen as John McCain's vice presidential running mate:

Age: 44

Birth date: February 11, 1964

Birthplace: Sandpoint, Idaho

Education: University of Idaho

Husband: Todd Palin

Children: Two sons and three daughters

Religious affiliation: Christian who has attended nondenominational Wasilla Bible Church in recent years; previously attended Wasilla Assembly of God, a Pentecostal church.