Caicedo Family | |
Native Name: | Caycedo |
Type: | Aristocracy, political family |
Origin: | Spain |
Country: | Colombia |
Region: | Americas, Europe |
Etymology: | oak grove |
Founder: | Francisco Beltrán de Caycedo y Corcuera(Bogotá) Francisco Torres de Cayzedo (Cali) |
Final Ruler: | President Domingo Caycedo |
Other Families: | Arboleda family Ayerbe family Holguín family Mallarino family Cabal family Mosquera family Pastrana family Borrero family Vergara family |
The Caicedo or Caycedo are a family of the Colombian aristocracy, The Colombian branch of the family became one of the most important clans in Colombia during the 18th and 19th century, being key to the independence of the colonies from the Spanish Empire.
Among these prestigious members are politicians, Catholic clergy, the military, writers, businessmen, heroes of independence, and two former president of the country. There are currently two great branches in Bogotá and Cali, Colombia.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Domingo Caycedo y Sanz de Santamaría | ||
Felipe de Vergara Azcárate y Caycedo |