Peter Mikkelsen
Danish football referee
About Peter Mikkelsen
Lived 1960 – 2019 (aged 58). Peter Mikkelsen was a Danish association football referee, association football player, association football coach and teacher.
Peter Mikkelsen (1 May 1960 – 30 January 2019) was a Danish football referee, once the youngest referee to be selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup. He refereed five matches at FIFA World Cups: two in 1990 and three in 1994. He also refereed at two UEFA European Championship tournaments: in 1992 and 1996.
From 2008 to his death, Mikkelsen worked in the Human Resources department of the Danish company F-Group.
Honours IFFHS World's Best Referee (2): 1991, 1993
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Mikkelsen?
Danish football referee (1960-2019)
When was Peter Mikkelsen born?
Peter Mikkelsen was born on 1 May 1960 in Copenhagen.
When did Peter Mikkelsen die?
Peter Mikkelsen died on 30 January 2019.
What was Peter Mikkelsen's occupation?
Peter Mikkelsen was an association football referee, association football player, association football coach and teacher.
What nationality was Peter Mikkelsen?
Peter Mikkelsen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Mikkelsen (referee)
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