 He died in Puente Aranda, near Bogotá, on July 1, 1843.Caycedo studied Law in the "Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario" (now known as Universidad del Rosario) in Bogotá, where he later became vice-rector (deputy headmaster).At an early age, he decided not to practice law, and instead pursued military and political activities.