| Christen Mikkelsen Kold | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1816 Thisted, Jutland, Denmark |
| Died | April 6, 1870 Dalum |
| Nationality | Denmark |
| Other names | Kristen Mikkelsen Kold |
| Education | Teacher |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Known for | Creation of the Danish folk high school system |
| Parents | Father Mikkel Christensen Kold, a shoemaker |
Christen Mikkelsen Kold (sometimes spelled Kristen or Cristen; March 29, 1816 — April 6, 1870) was a Danish teacher, notable for creating the Danish high-school system.
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.
Kold died in Dalum.