Robert Westerholt

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Robert Westerholt
Westerholt at Appelpop 2004
Background information
Born	(1975-01-02) 2 January 1975 (age 49)
Origin	Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands
Genres	Symphonic metal symphonic rock
Occupation(s)	Musician songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Years active	1992–present
Member of	Within Temptation
Formerly of	The Circle
Partner(s)	Sharon den Adel

Robert Westerholt (born 2 January 1975) is a Dutch musician, known as the guitarist and co-founder of the symphonic metal band Within Temptation. He writes music for the band, which is fronted by his partner and band vocalist Sharon den Adel. Westerholt used to work in human resource management before his career with Within Temptation.