About Christen Mikkelsen Kold
Lived 1816 – 1870 (aged 54). Christen Mikkelsen Kold was a Danish teacher, missionary and pedagogue, known for Folk high school.
Christen Mikkelsen Kold (sometimes spelled Kristen or Cristen; 29 March 1816 — 6 April 1870) was a Danish teacher, notable for creating the Danish Folk high school system, for non-degree education of adults.
Kold was born in Thisted, Jutland.
Unsatisfied with the education system of Denmark at the time, he founded a school in Ryslinge in 1851, which later became a model for the folk high-school system. His work has to be seen in context with that of N. F. S. Grundtvig. He associated with Morten Eskesen.
Kold died in Dalum, Funen.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Christen Mikkelsen Kold's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Christen Mikkelsen Kold's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Christen Mikkelsen Kold?
Danish teacher (1816–1870)
When was Christen Mikkelsen Kold born?
Christen Mikkelsen Kold was born on 29 March 1816 in Thisted.
When did Christen Mikkelsen Kold die?
Christen Mikkelsen Kold died on 6 April 1870 in Dalum.
What was Christen Mikkelsen Kold's occupation?
Christen Mikkelsen Kold was a teacher, missionary and pedagogue.
What was Christen Mikkelsen Kold known for?
Christen Mikkelsen Kold was known for Folk high school.
What nationality was Christen Mikkelsen Kold?
Christen Mikkelsen Kold was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Christen Mikkelsen Kold
· DBpedia: Christen Mikkelsen Kold
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Christen Mikkelsen Kold. https://biography.guide/christen-mikkelsen-kold/
MLA: "Christen Mikkelsen Kold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/christen-mikkelsen-kold/.
Chicago: "Christen Mikkelsen Kold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/christen-mikkelsen-kold/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-26 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC