Explanation:

- William Jones

- Correct Answer: Founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784.

- A British philologist and judge who aimed to promote Oriental studies to understand and appreciate Indian culture and languages.

- William Adam

- A British missionary, journalist, and political reformer primarily involved in education and social reforms in India, but not with the Asiatic Society.

- William Wordsworth

- An English Romantic poet known for his work on themes of nature and human emotions, having no direct connection to the Asiatic Society.

- William Carey

- A British Christian missionary and translator, renowned for his work in India in the fields of education and linguistics, not related to the society's founding.