In which year did Medellín become the capital of the Federal State of Antioquia?
1826
1850
1874
1901
Answer
Medellín became the capital of the Federal State of Antioquia in 1826, after Colombia won its independence from Spain. The city remained the capital until 1888, when the Colombian Constitution of 1886 was proclaimed.
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