Early Life
Caycedo studied Law in the "Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario" (nowadays known as Universidad del Rosario) in Bogotá, where he later became its vice-rector (deputy Headmaster). At an early age, he decided to not to practice law, but rather became more interested in military and political activities. He later became a General of de Army and President of the country.
He traveled to Spain, where we joined the army to fight against Napoleon. He also worked as secretary in the Spanish Cortes (Congress).
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