Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia (Russian: Анна Петровна; 7 February [O.S. 27 January] 1708 – 15 March [O.S. 4 March] 1728) was the eldest daughter of Emperor Peter I of Russia and Empress Catherine I. Her younger sister, Empress Elizabeth, ruled between 1741 and 1762 and her son Peter III became Emperor in 1762, succeeding Elizabeth.
She was Duchess Consort of Holstein-Gottorp by marriage. She was born in Moscow and died in Kiel in her youth at the age of 20.
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Early life
Born in Moscow, Russia, on 27 January 1708, Anna Petrovna was the fourth child of the future Catherine I of Russia and Peter the Great. Although Anna was the fourth child and second daughter born to the couple, none of her older siblings survived infancy. In 1709, Anna was joined by a sister, Elizabeth, who eventually became Empress of Russia. Anna and Elizabeth were born out of wedlock, although their parents were married in 1712 and they were later legitimized. Their earlier illegitimacy would pose great challenges for their marriages.