Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia
Carouge is first mentioned in the Early Middle Ages as "Quadruvium" and "Quatruvio". In 1248 it was mentioned as "Carrogium" while in the 14th Century it was known as "Quarrouiz" or "Quarroggi". In 1445 it was mentioned as "Quaroggio". The current city was built by Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy, starting in 1760–70. It obtained the status of city in 1786.