Krikor Torosyan

Krikor Torosian (, 1884 – 1915) was an Armenian satirical writer, journalist, and publisher. He started his own satirical journal entitled Gigo, which became popular among the Armenians in Constantinople. He is also known for writing an illustrative encyclopedia. He was a victim of the Armenian genocide.

Life Of Armenian descent, Krikor Torosian was born in Eğin (today Kemaliye) in 1884. At a young age, he moved to Constantinople where he received his early education. Though Torosian would be subsequently known for satire, his early writing style was of a more serious tone. Upon the suggestions of Armenian writers Kasim and Der-Hagopyan, he began writing satirical stories in the newspaper Manzume where he became the chief editor.

Death During the Armenian Genocide numerous Armenian intellectuals and notables, including Krikor Torosian, were arrested and sent to the interior provinces of the Ottoman Empire. Torosian was arrested on 24 April 1915 and sent to Ayaş near Ankara. He was killed at the age of 31 and his body was never found.