Ever since he was a teenager , Zohrab showed great interest in national work and contributed heavily to his community . At the age of 30 he was chosen to be part of the national council of Constantinople and served on the council until his death . He was one of the very first victims of the Armenian Genocide . From 1908 onwards , Zohrab was a member of parliament and known for his eloquent speeches . He vehemently defended Armenian interests and rights inside the council and at all levels of the government . In 1909 during the Adana massacre , he strongly criticized the Turkish authorities for their actions and demanded that those responsible be brought to justice
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Krikor Zohrab