Who is Christopher Jones from Mayflower and what is their importance?

Jones was the part owner and commander of the Mayflower. He sailed with the Pilgrims to the New World and helped with at least one expedition. Although he could have left the Pilgrims once they had found their settlement site, he stayed for several months, before leaving on April 5. After sailing back to England, Jones traveled to France on the Mayflower to deliver some cargo. He became ill on his return and died on March 5, 1622, less than a year after leaving the Pilgrims.