Dissident Collection

Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist C013 / 9158
Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989). Historical portrait of Russian nuclear physicist Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov (left) in the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Pierre Valdes (Peter Waldo) (1140-1205) (engraving)
1762713 Portrait of Pierre Valdes (Peter Waldo) (1140-1205) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Waldo, Valdo, Valdes, or Waldes (c. 1140 - c)

Hottinger destroying the image, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619676 Hottinger destroying the image, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from
619660 Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from
619630 Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Wicliffe and the monks: scene in the bed-chamber, illustration from
619628 Wicliffe and the monks: scene in the bed-chamber, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff
STC469105 The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff, and burning his bones 44 years after his death, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright, dissident and politician, first President of the Czech Republic after the end of
6029899 Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright, dissident and politician, first President of the Czech Republic after the end of communist rule (photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century)

Sir John Oldcastle, afterwards Lord Cobham, illustration from
619661 Sir John Oldcastle, afterwards Lord Cobham, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from
619658 Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from
619631 Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Popular demonstration at Lambeth Palace in favour of Wicliffe
619627 Popular demonstration at Lambeth Palace in favour of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619629 Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

Alexander Isayevich Solzhenitsyn, Russian author, 1974. Solzhenitsyns (1918-2008) novels were instrumental in raising global awareness of the Soviet system of forced labour camps, the Gulag

The Dynamite Skunk, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Dynamite Skunk, 1884. John Bull shouts across the water at America. There had been a number of explosions in London in recent months

The Rivals, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Rivals, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, outdoes his rival for the affection of Hibernia by presenting her with flowers wrapped in his Land Reform Bill

Patkul Accused
Patkul, a dissident Swedish noble, incites other nations, including Russia, to go to war with Sweden : Peter orders accusations against Patkul to be bonfired in the Kremlin. Date: 1702

Thos. Francis Meagher
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER Irish-born American : banished to Tasmania for dissident doings, escaped to America where he fought in the Union army in the Civil War. Date: 1823 - 1867

Aleksey Bakh, Soviet biochemist C016 / 7629
Aleksey Nikolayevich Bakh (1857-1946), Soviet biochemist. Bakh was the founder of Soviet biochemistry, and became a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1929

Aleksey Bakh, Soviet biochemist
Aleksey Nikolayevich Bakh (1857-1946), Soviet biochemist, in a laboratory. Bakh was the founder of Soviet biochemistry, and became a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1929

John Wyclif preaching
Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught. John Wyclif (c.1324-1384), English theologian and reformist

Revolt at Gracia
At Gracia, near Barcelona in dissident Catalonia, fighting breaks out against insurgents protesting against the quintes tax

Suspect Peasant
Though serfdom is abolished, many peasants seek further reforms : police visit the home of a suspected dissident who cringes before them

Norwegians Rounded Up
Norway : dissident males are rounded up by the German occupation forces

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"Dissident: A Legacy of Defiance and Courage" Throughout history, individuals have risen against oppressive regimes, challenging the status quo and fighting for freedom. From Andrei Sakharov, the Russian physicist turned dissident who fearlessly spoke out against nuclear weapons during the Cold War era to Vaclav Havel, the Czech playwright who became a symbol of resistance against communist rule as the first President of the Czech Republic - these brave souls embody what it means to be a dissident. The portrait of Pierre Valdes (Peter Waldo) reminds us of those early dissenters who dared to question established religious doctrines in medieval times. Their unwavering beliefs often resulted in persecution and accusations like that faced by Patkul Accused. The Massacre of the Vaudois serves as a haunting reminder of the brutal consequences dissenters faced when their ideas challenged prevailing powers. In later centuries, figures like John Wycliffe stood up against corruption within religious institutions. His confrontations with monks are vividly depicted in illustrations from "The History of Protestantism. " Lord Cobham's preaching as a Lollard further exemplifies how dissenting voices were met with hostility. Fast forward to modern times, where we find ourselves inspired by Vaclav Havel's resilience and determination to bring down communism in Czechoslovakia. His photo captures his indomitable spirit that led him from being an imprisoned playwright to becoming a revered political leader. These historical figures remind us that being a dissident is not merely about opposing authority; it is about standing up for justice, truth, and human rights. Dissidents challenge societal norms because they believe in something greater than themselves – whether it be scientific progress or political liberation. Their stories serve as reminders that even amidst adversity and danger, there will always be individuals willing to risk everything for what they believe is right. They inspire future generations never to succumb to oppression but instead strive towards creating a more just and equitable world.