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Christen Mikkelsen Kold

Danish teacher
Christen Mikkelsen Kold 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 29, 1816, Thisted, Denmark
Died: April 6, 1870 (age 54 years), Dalum, Denmark
Education: Snedsted Seminarium (1834–1836)
Organization founded: Ryslinge Folk High School
Spouse: Ane Kirstine Jacobsen (m. 1866–1870)