Catherine I was Empress of Russia from 8 February 1725 until her death in 1727. She was previously empress consort of Russia from 1721 to 1725 as the second wife of Peter the Great, and tsaritsa consort from 1712 to 1721. Born: 1684 Died: 1727 In office: February 8, 1725 – May 17, 1727 Wiki link