Italian navigator famed for a voyage begun in 1492 (8)

I believe the answer is:

columbus

(Other definitions for columbus that I've seen before include "He discovered New World, 1492" , "Explorer" , "He is considered to have discovered America" , "1492 voyager" , "CARRY ON FILM" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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