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Christen Mikkelsen Kold
1816-03-29 – 1870-04-06
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
teacher, missionary, pedagogue
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Lutheranism
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